Kansas freshman forward Silvio De Sousa, who started practicing with the Jayhawks on Dec. 27 after graduating from IMG Academy, has been cleared for participation by the NCAA and is eligible to play in the Jayhawks’ game against Kansas State on Saturday, it was announced Saturday morning.
De Sousa, a 6-foot-9, 245-pound power forward originally from Angola, had been waiting for the NCAA to certify his status as an amateur.
“I know it’s a big relief to Silvio who has been very patient throughout this process,” KU coach Bill Self said Saturday morning in a statement.
Self said De Sousa was cleared Saturday morning.