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Posted by catmandoo (Member # 1284) on 10-24-2009, 07:36 AM:

That's a good sign and things are looking better for the future.

Former Word of God star John Wall took part in Kentucky's basketball practice on Friday and is scheduled to play in the Wildcats' blue-white scrimmage on Wednesday.

"All 13 players are eligible to participate until further notice,'' team spokesman DeWayne Peevy said.

The question is: Will the freshman - who was the top-ranked point guard in the incoming class of 2009 - remain eligible?

Southeastern Conference commissioner Mike Slive told ESPN.com on Thursday that the NCAA's agents and amateurism group is looking into the eligibility of Wall, who chose the Wildcats over Duke, Miami and Memphis, among others.

The Web site reported that Kentucky has been researching Wall's eligibility for months because Brian Clifton, who is in charge of Wall's D-One club program, was a certified agent with basketball's international governing body, for about a year. Wall, a Raleigh product, played for the team from 2006 to 2008.

Neither Kentucky nor the NCAA would comment about whether they are investigating Wall's eligibility. Wall was not available for comment.

But according to the ESPN.com report, Wall could be forced to repay expenses to Clifton and sit out three or four games if it is determined that he accepted illegal benefits under NCAA guidelines. According to the NCAA, enrolled student-athletes on campus may practice with the team while their eligibility status is being reviewed, but they may not participate in any competitions.

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[ 10-24-2009, 07:36 AM: Message edited by: catmandoo ]