Royce White Can't Play For Iowa State This Year
by COJOMAY on Nov 26, 2010 8:52 AM CST
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PrintThe NCAA on Wednesday turned down Iowa State men's basketball player Royce White's appeal to compete this year as a redshirt sophomore at Iowa State.
White, a 6-foot-8, 250-pound native of Minneapolis, signed with Minnesota for last season but never played a game for the Golden Gophers.
"We had a long talk with Royce and he is disappointed," Iowa State coach Fred Hoiberg said in a release. "He is fully on board on being a Cyclone. He's excited about how the team is playing and he is going to continue to take pride in his role as a member of our scout team."
White was suspended last fall after an incident at the Mall of America. He later pleaded guilty to theft and disorderly conduct and left Minnesota in February.
"I am disappointed with the decision," White said. "I am extremely happy with my decision to be a member of the Iowa State basketball team. It's my goal now to help this team any way I can during this season and prepare myself to be contributor on next year's team."
White announced he was transferring to Iowa State in July and had hoped to bypass the NCAA's rule that transfers must sit out their first season.
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can’t do it yet. Show me a year of getting your shit together Royce and I will be one of your bigger fans, but until then, sleep in the bed you made.
Hope you never play a game again, Royce
You’re just another Minnesota heartbreaker.
Seantrell Henderson, James Lauranitis, Ashley Walker, That-one-OT-that-went-to-Nebraska.
I will remember you all and continue to curse you for your betrayal.
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