Nike Sibande and the Miami RedHawks have found their way into the national spotlight this after Jay Bilas shed some light on the back-and-forth between Miami and Pitt regarding the transfer and immediate eligibility waiver of Sibande. He had his waiver request denied and has filed for an appeal, partly due to the fact that Miami will not release him to Pittsburgh so he can play for the Panthers and be with his newborn daughter in Pittsburgh. Before we react to this mess, let’s go through the timeline of events.
Here’s What We Know
- Nike entered the portal on April 29 and got contacted by Pitt (among other schools) in the ensuing days.