NCAA Rules Kansas Big Man Silvio De Sousa Eligible for 2019-2020 Season
By Parker White
Finally, some good news involving the Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball program.
Back in February, the NCAA ruled that Jayhawks big man Silvio De Sousa would be ineligible for the remainder of the 2018-2019, as well as for the 2019-2020 season after his guardian allegedly accepted money from an agent.
It seems the NCAA had a change of heart because De Sousa has been ruled eligible for the upcoming 2019-2020 season.
Kansas big man Silvio De Sousa has been ruled eligible for the 2019-20 season, per the NCAA.
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) May 24, 2019
De Sousa won his appeal and has been reinstated. This is incredible news for the Jayhawks, who will now have one of the most impactful talents on the court after losing him for a year. Also, De Sousa will resume his playing career as a junior after submitting his appeal on April 18.
Silvio De Sousa is eligible next season. Kansas won its appeal. https://t.co/nJ7FIUrh9y
— Dennis Dodd (@dennisdoddcbs) May 24, 2019
During his freshman year in the 2017-2018 season, De Sousa averaged 4.0 points and 3.7 rebounds for the Jayhawks on their run to the Final Four. His addition brings Kansas another big presence on the frontline, joining and David McCormick.