Incoming Marquette men’s basketball transfer Jose Perez was granted immediate eligibility to play for the Golden Eagles in the 2020-21 season Saturday.
The 6-foot-5, 20o-pound guard chose Marquette May 7 over Memphis, Illinois, Georgia Tech and Iowa State.
Fellow incoming transfer D.J. Carton was given a waiver by the NCAA back in June, so most thought Perez would have to redshirt this season, but he has been practicing with the team and is now ready to suit up and play.
In his first two years at Gardner-Webb, the Bronx, New York native averaged 15.