Reggie Johnson, the starting center for the University of Miami, has been reinstated by the NCAA. He missed one game after family members were found to have accepted “impermissible travel benefits.”
Reggie Johnson Reinstated By NCAA
The Associated Press via SI.com reports that Canes center Reggie Johnson has been reinstated by the NCAA as of Tuesday and is eligible to play in Miami’s game on Wednesday night.
From start to finish, the investigation and resolution surrounding the incident took less than a week to sort out. The Hurricanes are certainly grateful for a speedy resolution and glad to have their center back to round out the season.
Read Article >Miami Center Reggie Johnson Ruled Ineligible Due To NCAA Violation
University of Miami starting center Reggie Johnson has been ruled ineligible by the NCAA after his family was found to have accepted what the university called “impermissible travel benefits.” Johnson denied knowledge of the benefits, but he will still have to sit out Sunday night’s game against the Florida State Seminoles, according to Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press in Miami.
Johnson’s absence could be a major blow for the Hurricanes. He leads the team with 6.9 rebounds per game in addition to 10.6 points. At 16-10 overall, Miami sits on the very edge of the NCAA Tournament bubble. They were the first team out according to SB Nation’s latest projections. A win over No. 15 Florida State would be a major boost to their resume.
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