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Wisconsin football released a statement on cornerback Xavier Lucas’ reported departure to Miami on Saturday.
News of his move came on Friday. Yahoo’s Ross Dellenger was the first to report that Lucas was leaving for Miami without officially entering the transfer portal. Wisconsin had held the standout freshman cornerback out of the portal after he “signed a two-year revenue-share agreement” in early December, per Dellenger.
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Lucas’ camp has been adamant about Wisconsin’s wrongdoing. His lawyer was posting to X on Saturday morning, a full 12 hours after Friday’s news, that Wisconsin was in violation of NCAA bylaws.
The Badgers finally issued their response on Saturday evening. Here are the highlights:
“On December 2, Xavier and Wisconsin Athletics entered into a binding two-year NIL agreement reflecting his strong commitment to continuing with the Wisconsin football program. We understand that he also executed a similar agreement with the Varsity Collective. His agreement with Wisconsin Athletics included substantial financial compensation for Xavier. Under the terms of the agreement between Xavier and Wisconsin Athletics, it remains in effect and enforceable…
Under the transfer portal provision used by Xavier this past week, any contact between a student-athlete enrolled at one institution and the football program to which they are transferring is prohibited per NCAA rules. We have credible information indicating impermissible contact between Xavier and the University of Miami football program personnel prior to Xavier’s request to enter the transfer portal. Direct interference with another institution’s committed player and contractual interests is prohibited by…
Source link : https://sports.yahoo.com/wisconsin-football-releases-statement-xavier-001626864.html
Author : Badgers Wire
Publish date : 2025-01-19 00:16:00
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