" Three Sudanese basketball players can play for a suburban Chicago school's team thanks to a Kane County judge -- but their long-term future on the team remains in doubt.
Judge David Akemann ruled Tuesday the teens at Batavia's Mooseheart school couldn't be benched until the Illinois High School Association hears arguments on the eligibility issue.
The IHSA contends Mooseheart school violated its bylaws by recruiting the teens specifically for their athletic ability, a charge school officials deny.
"Mooseheart did not recruit these students," said Scott Hart, the school's executive director. "We never saw any YouTube videos or stats or game footage or anything "
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Three Sudanese basketball players can play for a suburban Chicago school's team thanks to a Kane County judge -- but their long-term future on the team remains in doubt. Judge David Akemann ruled Tuesday the teens at Batavia's Mooseheart school ...
Read more"We are respectful of Judge Akemann's decision, though we are disappointed in his view of how our membership's rules are to be applied," said ... Mooseheart Executive Director Scott Hart said the Sudanese students "are considered brothers ...
Read moreKlett said AHOPE used the students as pawns, and said Mooseheart didn't do enough to make sure they were complying with IHSA rules. Mooseheart engaged in recruiting the three basketball players and a fourth Sudanese teen who is a talented cross ...
Read moreMooseheart appealed the preliminary ruling, and a judge allowed ... sports because of IHSA rules that require athletes to sit out a year after switching schools. Later in 2010, Adams asked Ahrens if the school would take other Sudanese students.
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