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NCAA says Nerlens Noel has been cleared to compete

Nerlens Noel - photo by Tammie Brown | WildcatWorld.com

– photo by Tammie Brown | WildcatWorld.com

University of basketball coach said during an interview on ESPN on Wednesday morning that star freshman Nerlens Noel “is cleared to practice and cleared to play games.”  Wednesday afternoon, spokesman Bob Williams confirmed that in an email to USA TODAY Sports. “Nerlens Noel is cleared to practice and compete,” Williams wrote.  Sports Illustrated reported in August that the NCAA had expanded its review of Noel's eligibility. The report said the review was not on academics but on activities surrounding Noel's recruitment, including how he paid for unofficial campus visits.

 

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