Kansas Coach Bill Self has announced that Silvio De Sousa will not be playing in Thursdays exhibition game against Emporia State.
In a released statement Coach Bill Self said:
“Information was presented during the current trial in New York – some of which we knew, some of which we didn’t,” Self said in the release. “We have decided to withhold Silvio from competition until we can evaluate and understand the new information. We have already discussed trial developments with the NCAA and will continue to work with NCAA staff moving forward.”
De Sousa played in 20 games last season averaging 4 points and 3 rebounds.
In a released statement from the Chancellor and Athletic Director KU said they will await guidance from prosecutors as to next steps regarding the criminal matter. Second, once the Justice Department clears us to move forward, we will work with the NCAA to vigorously review new information presented during the trial. Third, we will continue to review the eligibility of all our student-athletes to ensure that they meet the eligibility standards of the NCAA and KU.
Kansas Coach Bill Self in a released statement last night said “When recruiting prospective student-athletes, my staff and I have not and do not offer improper inducements to them or their families to influence their college decisions, nor are we aware of any third-party involvement to do so. As the leader of the Kansas men’s basketball program, I take pride in my role to operate with integrity and within the NCAA rules, which is a fundamental responsibility of being the head basketball coach.”
