Kentucky Freshman Skal Labissiere has not been cleared by the NCAA

Posted Oct 7, 2015
While the timeline surrounding Kansas freshman Cheick Diallo’s eligibility has made headlines for months now, another elite recruit is still awaiting word on whether or not he will be allowed to play college basketball this season. Kentucky center Skal Labissiere, the No. 1 recruit in the Class of 2015 and a potential No. 1 pick in the 2016 NBA Draft, has not yet been cleared to play this season. (NBC Sports)

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