For all practical intents, the college career of USF senior G Corey Allen Jr. is over.
The school announced Saturday morning that Allen, the Bulls' top scorer (15.4 ppg), has been ruled ineligible for six games by the NCAA for receiving impermissible benefits at a previous institution. Allen arrived at USF in 2013 after two seasons at Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut, Calif.
The NCAA's decision does not affect USF's won-loss record this season or last. Whether Allen will be honored as an outgoing senior at next Saturday's home finale against Tulane remains unclear.
"Things happen for a reason," Allen said via Twitter early Saturday morning. "Gotta think about my future now."
According to a three-paragraph news release issued by the school, an internal inquiry initiated by USF determined Allen received improper benefits regarding tuition payments for courses he completed at "another institution" prior to his arrival in Tampa.
Just last week, Allen was named to the American Athletic Conference weekly honor roll after averaging 18.5 points and seven rebounds two games: a win against Houston and loss at East Carolina. He had been named AAC Player of the Week in early December, and was an honor roll pick in early February.
His absence means USF (8-20, 2-13) will be limited to eight scholarship players, not counting seldom-used reserves Jake Bodway and Justin David, for the final three regular season games and upcoming league tournament. Sophomore PF Chris Perry has missed the last nine contests with an unspecified health issue.
The school announced Saturday morning that Allen, the Bulls' top scorer (15.4 ppg), has been ruled ineligible for six games by the NCAA for receiving impermissible benefits at a previous institution. Allen arrived at USF in 2013 after two seasons at Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut, Calif.
The NCAA's decision does not affect USF's won-loss record this season or last. Whether Allen will be honored as an outgoing senior at next Saturday's home finale against Tulane remains unclear.
"Things happen for a reason," Allen said via Twitter early Saturday morning. "Gotta think about my future now."
According to a three-paragraph news release issued by the school, an internal inquiry initiated by USF determined Allen received improper benefits regarding tuition payments for courses he completed at "another institution" prior to his arrival in Tampa.
Just last week, Allen was named to the American Athletic Conference weekly honor roll after averaging 18.5 points and seven rebounds two games: a win against Houston and loss at East Carolina. He had been named AAC Player of the Week in early December, and was an honor roll pick in early February.
His absence means USF (8-20, 2-13) will be limited to eight scholarship players, not counting seldom-used reserves Jake Bodway and Justin David, for the final three regular season games and upcoming league tournament. Sophomore PF Chris Perry has missed the last nine contests with an unspecified health issue.
