The case appears to be absurd. Let’s say that right here at the top. It involves bureaucratic backup, requests for sixth-grade coursework from Mali, and a talented young basketball player who speaks multiple languages and earns honor roll caliber grades but is beginning what is effectively a suspension because a bumbling and over-its-skis organization isn’t convinced he’s college material.
In what form of reality does that make sense?
So, yes. The case surrounding Cheick Diallo’s eligibility to play basketball at Kansas is absurd, just like the case of Tacko Fall’s eligibility to play at Central Florida is absurd, and just like many cases with many athletes to play many sports at many schools are absurd.