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Syracuse Regains 1 Scholarship Per Year in NCAA Appeal: Details, Reaction

The Syracuse men's basketball team will have one scholarship per season restored after an appeal ruling Wednesday on sanctions placed on the program following a multiyear NCAA investigation.

Chris Carlson of Syracuse.com reported in addition to the scholarship availability, the school found $1.23 million in improperly assessed fines handed down by the NCAA. It must still vacate 101 victories, and head coach Jim Boeheim's nine-game ACC suspension is still under review.

The report also included a statement from Syracuse senior vice president of public affairs Kevin Quinn about the ruling:

The appeal decision results in the reduction of a significant penalty.