Kareem Rush Declared Ineligible by the University of Missouri
12/14/1999 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Dec. 14, 1999
Columbia, Mo. - The University of Missouri has declared freshman basketball forward Kareem Rush ineligible for competition.
In light of information received this afternoon, the University is currently looking into a possible NCAA violation involving Rush prior to his enrollment at Mizzou. As is standard procedure, MU has suspended Rush from competition at this time. His future status will be determined when the investigation is completed.
?We?re in the process of collecting information regarding Kareem?s situation,? said Director of Athletics Michael Alden. ?We feel holding him out of games at this time is the proper course of action, and we?ll determine our next step when the investigation is concluded.?
Alden indicated that there is no timetable for the conclusion of the investigation.
?We continue to be in full support of Kareem through this unfortunate situation,? said Head Basketball Coach Quin Snyder. ?We hope that the question of his status is resolved quickly.?
