Kentucky freshman Enes Kanter was declared permanently ineligible after an NCAA investigation uncovered he violated the rules of amateurism while playing professionally in Turkey.
Enes Kanter’s Appeal Rejected; NCAA Rules Him Permanently Ineligible
After considering the appeal made by the University of Kentucky on behalf of freshman Kentucky forward Enes Kanter, the NCAA has once again ruled that Kanter is permanently ineligible. Kanter was originally ruled ineligible in November when evidence came to light that he received improper benefits while playing basketball in Turkey, thus violating the NCAA’s rules on amateurism.
According to a press release from the NCAA:
Read Article >Kentucky Releases Statement On NCAA’s Enes Kanter Investigation
Via the Louisville Courier-Journal, a statement from the University of Kentucky regarding the NCAA’s decision on Enes Kanter:
So clearly, Kentucky’s not satisfied with the ruling set forth by the NCAA and wants another audience. Will the NCAA give it to them?
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