UNC basketball's Cameron Fens remains ineligible ahead of season opener

UNC basketball coach Michael Malone addressed the ongoing ineligibility of center Cameron Fens, a South Dakota transfer, as the Tar Heels prepare for their season opener on November 2 against Western Carolina. Fens, who averaged 14.4 points and 8.7 rebounds last season, is seeking a fifth year of eligibility but has yet to be cleared to play. The situation stems from a Tennessee Court of Appeals ruling that paused a previous injunction allowing certain athletes to participate. Malone expressed frustration, highlighting discrepancies in eligibility across states and advocating for Fens, who is currently practicing despite not being eligible to compete. UNC aims to bolster its frontcourt depth with Fens as the season approaches.

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