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Sports03:30 · 31m ago

Ex-Maccabi Tel Aviv Player Marcius Santos Barred From NCAA Play

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Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
The story · English

Former Maccabi Tel Aviv center Marcius Santos will not be able to join the NCAA's LSU college basketball program, despite having previously committed to the team. LSU coach Will Wade announced during a press conference that Santos is not part of the team's plans due to unspecified league restrictions. Wade indicated that the decision was made by the NCAA administration.

Santos, a Brazilian national team player, was reportedly set to earn a gross salary of $3 million per season in the United States. His move to LSU would have also benefited Maccabi Tel Aviv, which was expected to receive a transfer fee of $750,000.

Santos is not the only player facing potential exclusion from LSU. Forward Salif Niang, 22, and center Bryce Deser, who played for Virtus Bologna and Anadolu Efes respectively, also committed to LSU but have not been officially announced, raising questions about their eligibility.

The NCAA's decision leaves the future of the Brazilian center uncertain, with both his lucrative college career and Maccabi Tel Aviv's financial gain now in doubt.

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