Patterson will not play for IU in 2012-13
Ron Patterson, a member of IU’s 2012 basketball recruiting class, will transfer from IU and not suit up for the Hoosiers this season.
Chris Hawkins, one of Patterson’s coaches with the AAU team Indiana Elite, said Patterson will not play due to an academic issue.
Patterson is exploring a number of possibilities, including attending a preparatory school for a year or transferring to another four-year university. He has not yet been released from his IU scholarship, but Hawkins anticipates that that process will occur soon.
“We think very highly of Ron and will continue to work with him as allowed to help him reach his goals,” IU Coach Tom Crean said in a statement released Wednesday afternoon. “He has the chance to do some special things for himself and his family and we will be supportive of whatever he chooses to do.”
Hawkins said this development is unrelated to the team’s oversign of 14 players for 13 scholarships.
Max McCombs is a senior majoring in journalism. He currently serves as a men's basketball beat writer and IDS managing editor. He has previously served as sports editor, national sports columnist, and covered football, wrestling, and women's tennis.
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