Arizona Clear of NCAA Penalties Despite Kriisa Receiving Impermissible Benefits While Enrolled

Tuesday morning, WVU announced that men's basketball guard Kerr Kriisa would be required to sit out nine regular season games this season due to receiving impermissible benefits while enrolled at Arizona.

Moments ago, the University of Arizona released a statement on the matter.

Upon learning of a potential NCAA issue with a former men's basketball student-athlete after they left the University of Arizona, the athletics department worked collaboratively and transparently with the NCAA and West Virginia University in their review of the matter. The review confirmed there was no involvement from any Arizona Athletics staff members or coaches.

As part of their evaluation, the NCAA determined that the University of Arizona's compliance systems and education met or exceeded their standards and national best practices. The University of Arizona received no penalties or corrective actions as a result of the NCAA's evaluation.

The athletics department will have no further comment on the matter and wishes the former student-athlete the best moving forward.

Considering this occurred while Kriisa was enrolled at U of A, this doesn't seem to add up. Then again, any matter the NCAA deals with rarely does.

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