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“I’m grateful to have this decision behind me.  All I ever wanted was to go to school and play ball with my team,” said UK freshman John Wall. “This has been really hard for my mom and I want to thank her for her support during this process.”

The repayment of expenses includes a total of $787.58, consisting predominantly of travel expenses incurred during Wall’s unofficial visits to various institutions during his junior year at Word of God Christian Academy.

“We’re appreciative of the process and the NCAA’s willingness to listen,” said UK Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart. “The NCAA staff worked to keep the welfare of the student-athlete in mind throughout this process.  I’m happy for Coach Calipari and John Wall that he will get a chance to represent the Wildcats this season.  He’s a great young man and deserves to be able to concentrate fully on his academics and basketball.” 

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