Wednesday, 14 March 2012

Ky. center Morris' ban reduced to 14 games

LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Kentucky center Randolph Morris' seasonlongsuspension for his attempt to enter the NBA draft was reduced to 14games Thursday by the NCAA.

The NCAA cited new information for softening its punishment afterMorris tried to go into the draft. Additional information provided bythe school showed that Morris clearly intended to retain his collegeeligibility while declaring for the draft, the NCAA said in astatement.

The new information "provides additional understanding of Morris'original intent to enter the NBA draft as well as his mind-set duringthat process," the NCAA said.

Morris, a 6-10 sophomore, also must repay expenses related to …

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