Ineligible high school basketball star Thomas Kithier and his family have hired two attorneys who are planning to file a lawsuit against the Michigan High School Athletic Association over its controversial transfer ruling.
Kithier transferred from Macomb Dakota to Clarkston for his senior season, but Dakota refused to sign off on the transfer, claiming the move was athletically motivated. The MHSAA agreed, and an appeal was upheld, benching Kithier for the entire season.
Kithier will play next season for Tom Izzo and Michigan State.
His family announced Saturday it has hired high-profile attorneys Ven Johnson and Steven Fishman.