Checking in on the teams in the Big 12:
The recent highlight for Baylor has unfortunately been an off-court controversy, as Kentucky transfer Dre’Una Edwards believes she should be able to play. Kentucky is standing in her way and head coach Kyra Elzy explained that she does have a reason, but according to The Next, allowing players to play anyway is usually a “formality.”
In a statement to @TheNextHoops, Kentucky’s Coach Elzy has stated:
“We were asked by Baylor to sign an NCAA No Participation Opportunity form, certifying that Dre’una Edwards would not have had an opportunity to participate if she had stayed at Kentucky.” 1/2
— WSLAM (@wslam) January 6, 2023
Continued:
“That would not have been correct; Dre’una would have had the opportunity to participate if she had stayed. Dre’una transferred with the understanding that she would have to sit out unless she graduated, which she did not do.”
— WSLAM (@wslam) January 6, 2023
Edwards, most well-known for her game-winning three to defeat South Carolina in last year’s SEC Tournament championship game, averaged 16.8 points and 8.4 rebounds last year and would be a huge asset for Baylor.
The Bears’ loss to now-No. 15 Arizona on Dec. 18 looked pretty ugly on TV. They just didn’t bring it that…
