The ability of sophomore wing Alan Griffin, a transfer from Illinois who recently committed to Syracuse basketball, to compete on the court this fall hinges on a couple of factors.
Since he’s a traditional transfer, the 6-foot-5 Griffin normally would have to sit out a year before officially suiting up on the Hill. However, he could apply to the NCAA for a waiver, and, in these difficult times due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, it’s certainly possible that Griffin may receive one.
Secondly, the NCAA is seriously considering legislation that would allow student-athletes a one-time transfer exception with immediate eligibility.