The NCAA has ruled that Allonzo Trier is ineligible after testing positive for a banned substance in January. Arizona will appeal the ruling.
Arizona's Allonzo Trier has been declared ineligible by the NCAA, per release. Trier tested positive for a banned substance in January. Arizona will appeal.
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) February 22, 2018
This is actually the second time Trier has been ruled ineligible for alleged PED use. Trier missed the first 17 games of last season after a similar issue.
Last time, the NCAA agreed with Trier that he didn't know what he was putting in his body, eventually allowing him to play last season.
NEWS: Allonzo Trier is ineligible as of today. Arizona is appealing. pic.twitter.com/AaN3la41t7
— Brian Hamilton (@_Brian_Hamilton) February 22, 2018
This is literally Trier's statement from last year:
"The NCAA agreed that I had no knowledge of receiving the substance and my eligibility was restored. Although I can practice and travel with the team, I am not allowed to resume playing in games until the substance completely leaves my body even at a trace amount. Unfortunately, I am unsure of when that time will be, but I hope it is soon."
And yet, here we are... again.
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Trier, who is a legitimately great player, is averaging 19.6 points per game for an Arizona Wildcats team that can't afford to go without his service.
Arizona is currently 11-3 in the Pac-12, with an overall record of 21-6.
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