Missouri State fans hoping to watch Kickapoo star Jared Ridder play for the Bears are going to have to wait just a little bit longer.
The NCAA ruled the local star won't be available to play for the Bears until Dec. 15 — when the fall semester is over and final grades have been turned in.
"We have not been on the good side of the waiver process," Bears head coach Dana Ford said.
Ford also said Friday the team will be without Middle Tennessee transfer Tyrik Dixon and Nevada transfer Josh Hall for the 2018-19 season.