Cardiac Hill · Sep 24, 2020
Nike Sibande denied waiver for immediate eligibility
Photo by Patrick Gorski/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesJeff Capel and the Pitt coaching staff were informed on Thursday that the NCAA denied Miami (Ohio) transfer Nike Sibande a waiver that would have granted him immediate eligibility. The team will appeal the decision, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports. However, if the ruling stands, Sibande will be forced to sit out for the 2020-21 season.
Sources: Pitt's Nike Sibande had his waiver for immediate eligibility denied by the NCAA. School will appeal. Transfer from Miami (Ohio).