Ryan Boatright Ruled Eligible, Considering Legal Options Against NCAA

In response, the NCAA released an additional statement disputing Tompsett’s claims. From NCAA.org:

Will Tompsett release another statement in response to this statement? Stay tuned!

Here’s the NCAA’s statement in question:

And here’s the Boatrights’ attorney’s statement, courtesy of The Hartford Courant:

The Huskies have lost two in a row, to Tennessee and Cincinnati, without Boatright, showing he’s clearly a key cog in their bid to repeat as national and Big East champions. He’s only 6 feet tall, but he’s insanely athletic and he’s a great ballhandler, something UConn has sorely lacked in his absence. He’s averaging 10.2 points and 3.5 assists on the season, and is shooting 47.1 percent from the three-point line.

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Boatright was suspended for six games at the start of the season by the NCAA for receiving improper benefits.

“This development arises from additional information provided by the NCAA that pertains to conditions and events that pre-date the University’s relationship with Boatright,” the statement said.