"The NCAA has alerted us to an issue that could affect Cliff's eligibility," Kansas athletic director Sheahon Zenger said in a statement. "As a precautionary measure Cliff will not take the court until we have resolved the issue."
Zenger said Kansas would have no further comment until the issue is resolved.
“I haven’t heard anything other than the fact that it involves Cliff, not a KU situation, but a Cliff situation,†Self said. “So the NCAA, obviously they’ve got to get to the bottom of it and figure out what’s going on. We understand that. Hopefully, it’s done in a timely manner so that we’re not left in limbo and the kid’s not left in limbo.â€
“When the NCAA is trying to find out whether kids are eligible in late August before the football season starts, they give it priority. And here’s a situation that is happening in the most crucial time of our basketball season,†Self said. “I’ve got to believe it’s going to be given priority. Even if it’s given priority, that doesn’t necessarily mean everything happens fast, because I’m sure there’s things they have to do to be comfortable. I don’t know how long it’s going to take, but I certainly hope it’s sooner rather than longer.â€
SI.com reported Saturday that Alexander’s family hired a Washington, D.C.-based lawyer to help with the issue, and Self was in favor of the family’s decision.
“I would think that’d be the smart thing to do without question,†Self said. “That’s not an admittance of anything. I think you should always be represented when you have any type of legal issue.â€
When asked if Alexander’s participation could affect previous KU results this season - in terms of KU having to potentially vacate wins - Self said he thought that was unlikely, repeating that the matter involved Alexander but did not involve KU.
Zenger said Kansas would have no further comment until the issue is resolved.
“I haven’t heard anything other than the fact that it involves Cliff, not a KU situation, but a Cliff situation,†Self said. “So the NCAA, obviously they’ve got to get to the bottom of it and figure out what’s going on. We understand that. Hopefully, it’s done in a timely manner so that we’re not left in limbo and the kid’s not left in limbo.â€
“When the NCAA is trying to find out whether kids are eligible in late August before the football season starts, they give it priority. And here’s a situation that is happening in the most crucial time of our basketball season,†Self said. “I’ve got to believe it’s going to be given priority. Even if it’s given priority, that doesn’t necessarily mean everything happens fast, because I’m sure there’s things they have to do to be comfortable. I don’t know how long it’s going to take, but I certainly hope it’s sooner rather than longer.â€
SI.com reported Saturday that Alexander’s family hired a Washington, D.C.-based lawyer to help with the issue, and Self was in favor of the family’s decision.
“I would think that’d be the smart thing to do without question,†Self said. “That’s not an admittance of anything. I think you should always be represented when you have any type of legal issue.â€
When asked if Alexander’s participation could affect previous KU results this season - in terms of KU having to potentially vacate wins - Self said he thought that was unlikely, repeating that the matter involved Alexander but did not involve KU.
