Sources: St. John’s Barkley Exchanged Ownership of Cars
St. John’s Erick Barkley, one of the top guards in the nation, was suspended for exchanging ownership of cars with a family friend, sources told the Associated Press on Sunday.
Though one source said no money or payments were involved, the exchange could be a violation if the NCAA rules Barkley received preferential treatment because he is an athlete or if this constituted possible payback for when he turns professional.
St. John’s Athletic Director Ed Manetta Jr. said he expects the NCAA to address Barkley’s status today.
Saturday, the school announced Barkley--the team’s leading scorer at 16.9 points a game--was ineligible because of a possible NCAA rule violation.
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