NCAA: James Wiseman ‘likely ineligible’ due to Hardaway contribution
Memphis center James Wiseman (left) grabs a rebound against UIC Nov. 8 at FedExForum. (Mark Weber/Daily Memphian)
Memphis center James Wiseman (front) and coach Penny Hardaway, seen here in the game against UIC, are at the center of the NCAA conbroversy. (Mark Weber/Daily Memphian)
Memphis center James Wiseman (right) is knocked in the head by UIC's Jamie Ahale Nov. 8 at FedExForum. (Mark Weber/Daily Memphian)
Memphis center James Wiseman shoots a free throw against UIC Nov. 8 at FedExForum. (Mark Weber/Daily Memphian)
Memphis center James Wiseman (left) drives the lane against UIC's Jacob Wiley Nov. 8 at FedExForum. (Mark Weber/Daily Memphian)
Memphis center James Wiseman (left) catches his breath during a timeout against UIC Friday, Nov. 8, at FedExForum. (Mark Weber/Daily Memphian)
James Wiseman, the centerpiece of this year's highly touted University of Memphis men's basketball team, has been declared "likely ineligible" by the NCAA just as the team embarks on its season.