The NCAA has denied Memphis' appeal of the six-game withholding period for forward Nemanja Popovic, Memphis Athletics said Monday, Nov. 2, in a statement on the men's basketball program.
What the ruling means
According to On3 and The Daily Memphian, Popovic must sit out the first six regular-season games, beginning with Monday's opener against Iowa State. After that period he becomes eligible to play.
Before the ruling
The Commercial Appeal reported on Oct. 30 that coach Penny Hardaway said the program might consider a legal route if the appeal was denied. Raw 100.5 has not seen any announcement of legal action.
Sources: University of Memphis Athletics, On3, The Daily Memphian