The lawyer for Xavier Lucas says the ex-Wisconsin participant is transferring to Miami, although the cornerback’s former faculty by no means entered his title into the portal.
Darren Heitner has been representing Lucas, who indicated on social media final month that Wisconsin was refusing to place his title within the portal and that it was hindering his capacity to speak to different faculties. Lucas had announced earlier in December that he deliberate to enter the portal.
The NCAA issued an announcement Friday saying that “NCAA guidelines don’t stop a student-athlete from unenrolling from an establishment, enrolling at a brand new establishment and competing instantly.”
Yahoo Sports first reported Lucas’ plans to switch to Miami, in addition to the NCAA assertion.
Wisconsin officers did not instantly reply to a request for remark. Yahoo and the Wisconsin State Journal have reported that Lucas had entered into an settlement to proceed taking part in for Wisconsin earlier than requesting the switch.
Heitner said in an X post that Lucas had agreed to a memorandum of understanding that was conditioned on the approval of the House settlement — which requires faculties to pay gamers instantly to be used of their title, picture and likeness — and Lucas attending lessons no later than this spring. Heitner added that Lucas has since unenrolled from Wisconsin.
Heitner additionally mentioned that Lucas hasn’t acquired any cash from Wisconsin and due to this fact owes no cash to the varsity.
Lucas, who’s from Pompano Beach, Florida, had 12 tackles, an interception and a sack as a freshman for Wisconsin this season.
