The Missouri State men's basketball team just added some much-needed depth.
South Florida transfer Tulio Da Silva has been cleared by the NCAA to play this season. He will make his debut for the Bears in Saturday's game at Murray State.
“We are excited for Tulio and for our team,” new head coach Dana Ford said in a release. “It was a very emotional process for him to go through the waiver and appeal with the NCAA, but we are glad he will get to return to the court and help us this season."
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Da Silva, a junior, played in 19 games at USF last season with 12 starts and averaged 8 points and 5.