Today was supposed to be the day that Anthony Bennett and Findlay Prep were to play in Rupp Arena.
The NCAA said no chance.
Rob Blair of Bleid Sports released a statement yesterday changing the venue to Lexington Christian Academy yesterday due to a late ruling by the NCAA.
“I regret to inform you that the NCAA has enforced a new rule (enforced on Wednesday, Nov. 23, at 10:05 p.m.) that prohibits non-scholastic events from playing on a collegiate campus or main practice/playing facility,” he said.
“Bleid Sports had maintained on two separate occasions official approval to host these events at a collegiate arena (i.e. Rupp Arena). Rupp Arena’s attorney also received approval to have these scholastic events at Rupp Arena. Rupp Arena has signed contracts with Bleid Sports, and the deposits for the building have been paid.
“We have fought and will continue to fight the NCAA on this matter. Our lawyer, a man accustomed to fighting the NCAA and winning, will bring some justice on the NCAA.
“However, this does nothing but hurt our schools all around the country playing in collegiate facilities. The NCAA is unjust in cancelling an event 36 hours prior (especially over the Thanksgiving holiday).”
I think this is just another reason that Kentucky fans should feel justified that the NCAA is really out to get them.
