What comes next in James Wiseman’s eligibility saga
Attorney Leslie Ballin: ‘I’m ready for anything’
Hours after receiving a temporary restraining order allowing him to play, University of Memphis center James Wiseman (middle) scored 17 points during the game against Illinois-Chicago on Nov. 8, 2019, at the FedExForum. (Mark Weber/Daily Memphian)
Friday night came with disappointing news that James Wiseman was ruled “likely ineligible” by the NCAA because his family was provided $11,500 in moving expenses in 2017 by Penny Hardaway. Legal experts including Wiseman's attorneys provide some insight into what to expect going forward.
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Drew Hill covers the Memphis Grizzlies and is a top-10 APSE winner. He has worked throughout the South writing about college athletics before landing in Memphis.
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