Wall Gains clearance by NCAA
Written by Jared Bonshire    Friday, October 30 2009, 6:46    PDF  | Print |  E-mail
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John Wall, freshman point guard from Raleigh, NC has been certified by the NCAA to play for the University of
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Kentucky with conditions.  Wall must repay any expenses and must sit out the first two games of the season, including the first exhibition game.

“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.” 

“John Wall is a great kid who always tries to do the right thing and his mother is a great lady,” said UK head coach John Calipari. “I’m just happy this is behind us.”
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Nathan Carter said:

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Nice Jared!!! Bring on '09-'10 and #8 baby!
October 31, 2009

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