WVU G Kerr Kriisa will be suspended for nine games during the 2023-24 regular season for receiving impermissible benefits while being enrolled at Arizona, West Virginia basketball announced on Tuesday.
Kriisa will still be allowed to practice and travel with the team during his suspension.
Here’s the full statement from WVU Athletics:
“In late August 2023, West Virginia University learned of a potential eligibility concern for men’s basketball transfer student-athlete Kerr Kriisa, who admitted to receiving impermissible benefits while enrolled at the University of Arizona.
West Virginia worked cooperatively with the NCAA Student-Athlete Reinstatement Staff to reach an appropriate resolution.
As a result of his actions, Kriisa will miss nine (9) 2023-2024 regular season games as part of his eligibility reinstatement.
Kriisa will be able to continue to practice and travel with the team during his suspension from competition.
He accepts responsibility for his actions at Arizona and looks forward to joining his Mountaineer teammates on the floor.”
