LSU SG Javonte Smart Cleared to Play vs. Florida Amid Recruiting Scandal

LSU received good news Friday when Javonte Smart was cleared to play prior to its first SEC tournament game.

Per Amie Just of the Times-Picayune, LSU cleared Smart to play against Florida following an investigation into the recruiting scandal involving suspended head coach Will Wade:

Amie Just Breaking: Javonte Smart has been cleared to play, per statement. #LSU https://t.co/poIQwl1EBf

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.

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