LEXINGTON, Ky. - Kentucky center Randolph Morris' season-long suspension for his attempt to enter the NBA draft was reduced to 14 games Thursday by the NCAA.
The NCAA cited new information provided by the school for softening its punishment after Morris went undrafted. The information shed more light on Morris' "mindset during that process and his failure to avail himself of university resources," the NCAA said.
A fax that Morris sent to Kentucky coach Tubby Smith on May 9 indicated Morris' "clear intent to retain his collegiate eligibility while declaring for the NBA draft," the NCAA said in a statement.
Morris, a 6-foot-10 sophomore, also must repay expenses related to the tryouts - which amounted to more than $7,000 from nine NBA teams, the NCAA said.
Morris will regain his eligibility just when No. 23 Kentucky opens Southeastern Conference play.
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