Ryan Boatright Will Not Play Due To NCAA Investigation

This is definitely not the start that UConn Huskies men’s basketball coach Jim Calhoun was hoping for in kicking off the 2011-12 season.

Here’s the release from the UConn Athletic Communications Department:

Storrs, Conn. – University of Connecticut men’s basketball freshman Ryan Boatright will be held out of intercollegiate competition while the school works cooperatively with the NCAA in a review of his eligibility, a review that is not related to academics.

Boatright will continue to practice with the team and may sit on the bench during games, but will not dress or see action while the joint review takes place.

The University and Athletic Department will not be making any further comment during this ongoing process.

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