Wisconsin Badgers center Andy Van Vliet was hoping to make a seamless transition onto the NCAA hardwood from Belgium this season, but the association has ruled him ineligible for the 2015-16 season.
The Badgers announced the unfortunate news regarding Van Vliet's status on Tuesday:
— Wisconsin Basketball (@BadgerMBB) November 18, 2015
As is implied in the team's statement, Van Vliet played for another team before arriving stateside, serving a brief stint with the Port of Antwerp Giants, a Belgian club team, per the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Jeff Potrykus.
Jim Polzin of the Wisconsin State Journal reported Wisconsin has already attempted to appeal Van Vliet's eligibility, which means the talented international product of Canarias Basketball Academy won't be able to suit up.