Dyson, Beverly cleared to play

Nov 6, 5:04 pm EST

STORRS, Conn. (AP)—Guards Jerome Dyson and Donnell Beverly have been cleared to play this season for No. 12 Connecticut.

The school’s compliance department gave the OK on Friday after going over documents submitted by them as part of a review of the program. The school has not revealed what those documents were, only that they “pertained to their annual eligibility certification.”

Dyson, a senior starter, and Beverly, a junior reserve, were held out of the team’s first exhibition game on Wednesday, a 106-67 win over American International.

Jamal Coombs-McDaniel also was held out of the game. The freshman is awaiting clearance by the NCAA, which is reviewing his academic qualifications. He is allowed to practice with the team but cannot play until he receives permission.

Updated Nov 6, 5:04 pm EST
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  1. D R
    4. Posted by D R Sat Nov 7 5:26pm EST

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    Hey Michael S.......is it UCONN's fault that a kid decides to turn pro and make millions? In regard to your last comment, you must be from Notre Dame!
  2. Richard
    3. Posted by Richard Sat Nov 7 4:39pm EST

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    Get over yourself Michael, Graduation rates are skewed and penalize schools for transfers and muli millionaire professional players. It is fair to say that many of these players might not otherwise go to a school like Uconn but they are given the opportunity and support to make something of it.
    As for your idealistic view of the college experience understand this:
    Uconn's basketball success was the catalyst for increased awareness and the massive investment in facilities and programs. The UConn diploma is worth so much more today than it was 30 years ago. Everyone stands to benefit, unfortunately not all are willing to see the opportunity in front of them and waste it.
  3. Michael S
    2. Posted by Michael S Sat Nov 7 8:17am EST

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    Geez, UConn doing internal academic checks and finding that these staudent athletes are indeed eligible. That is shocking!

    And is the basketball graduation rate at UConn for starters the last 10 years over 10%?

    If you are breathing, you are eligible at Uconn.
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