Perez Denied Immediate Eligibility

In line with Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports activities, Manhattan switch guard Jose Perez was denied quick eligibility for the rest of the 2022-23 season however can have one full 12 months of eligibility remaining. 

West Virginia plans to enchantment for mid-year eligibility this season. 

“We’re disillusioned by the information that we acquired this afternoon from the NCAA,” Huggins stated in a releaseby WVU. “All of Mountaineer Basketball is hurting for Jose. We plan to enchantment this resolution.”

He’s eligible to begin working towards with the Mountaineers on Dec. 17 in response to a launch by the College.

Perez transferred to WVU after Manhattan’s head coach, Steve Masiello, was fired two weeks earlier than the season began, then Perez instantly jumped into the portal. Days later, Perez dedicated to West Virginia College.

Perez averaged 18.9 factors, 3.2 rebounds and 4.5 assists, incomes First Workforce All-MAAC honors a season in the past

He spent one 12 months at Marquette previous to Manhattan the place he performed in 10 video games throughout the 2020-21 season. 

The Bronx native spent his first two seasons on the Collegiate stage at Gardner Webb. As a sophomore, he averaged 15.2 factors, 6.5 rebounds and 4.2 assists per sport and guided the Bulldogs to the 2019 Massive South Championship

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