Cheick Diallo not yet cleared to play games for Kansas
Cheick Diallo of the All-American Boys East Team attempts a free throw against the All-American Boys West Team during the 2015 Jordan Brand Classic at Barclays Center on April 17, 2015. Credit: Mike Stobe
LAWRENCE, Kan. -- Kansas still is awaiting the NCAA's ruling on five-star prospect Cheick Diallo, who has been cleared to practice with the fourth-ranked Jayhawks but cannot participate in games.
Diallo's guardian, Tidian Drame, hired representation earlier this week in the event a legal battle ensues with the NCAA, according to multiple reports. The NCAA has been looking into Drame's relationship with Diallo, a native of Mali who attended Our Savior New American High School in Centereach on Long Island.
When asked about the potential for a lawsuit, Jayhawks coach Bill Self told reporters after Tuesday night's exhibition finale that "this is going a big step further."
The NCAA has not indicated whether a ruling will be handed down by Friday, when Kansas opens its regular season against Northern Colorado.
