Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost writes letter to NCAA supporting UC Bearcats players

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In less than two weeks, Wes Miller’s third season as University of Cincinnati basketball coach will be underway, albeit with an undetermined roster.

In Miller’s eyes, the roster is the roster and he can’t imagine not playing without the young men he recruited. However, two players are two-time transfers that the NCAA has heavily scrutinized.

The governing organization has denied waiver requests for multiple two-time transfers across the country.

Twin transfer towers

UC’s candidates are senior big men Aziz Bandaogo and Jamille Reynolds, standing 7 feet and 6-11, respectively. On a team that already has 6-11 returning starter Viktor Lakhin and 6-9 returning starter Ody Oguama the presence of more length should instantly solidify them as a contender.

But, as Miller announced at Big 12 Media Days, the NCAA has denied their initial waiver on a staff level. Appeals have been filed and it’s believed the players have separate attorneys.

Ohio Attorney General involved

Attorney General Dave Yost wrote to NCAA President Charlie Baker on behalf of Bandaogo. The letter cites “adverse mental health impacts following seismic changes in his support network, social network and educational environment following the departing of his coach and mentor at Utah Valley University.”

The four-page letter Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost sent to the NCAA on behalf of University of Cincinnati basketball player Aziz Bandaogo

Bandaogo is from Senegal and has no family in the United States. Mark Madsen was the Utah Valley coach who took the job at California at season’s end. The letter also states Bandaogo transferred to be closer to his girlfriend’s family in West Virginia who “function as a surrogate of his own.” Yost writes the denial is likely unlawful.

The four-page letter Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost sent the NCAA in support of University of Cincinnati basketball player Aziz Bandaogo.

“Restricting Mr. Bandaogo from playing at the University of Cincinnati this fall raises serious concerns as an illegal…

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Author : Cincinnati.com | The Enquirer

Publish date : 2023-10-26 16:59:39

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