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Cheick Diallo: Latest News and Rumors on Kansas Freshman's Eligibility

The University of Kansas continues to wait for word on prized freshman Cheick Diallo's eligibility for the 2015-16 season, but the talented power forward from Mali is taking steps to expedite the process.

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Report: Diallo Hires Attorney to Fight for Eligibility

Tuesday, Nov. 10

Diallo's eligibility has been a point of contention since the summer as the NCAA has looked into his schooling at Our Savior New American School in Centereach, New York.

No developments on that front have been made public, so Diallo is bringing in some help as he reportedly hired attorney Don Jackson on Monday, who has experience representing athletes whose eligibility has been questioned by the NCAA, according to Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports.