James Wiseman withdraws from Memphis, begins preparing for …

Jason MunzThe Commercial AppealMEMPHIS – James Wiseman has formally withdrawn from the University of Memphis, the freshman star confirmed on his Instagram on Thursday.

Wiseman will immediately begin preparing for the NBA draft, he posted.

The former East High star and Nashville native played in three games for the Memphis Tigers before being ruled ineligible by the NCAA.

On Nov. 5, the NCAA informed the university that Wiseman had been deemed ineligible “based on alleged recruiting violations.”

Upon being ruled ineligible, Wiseman sought a temporary restraining order against the NCAA and the university so he could continue to play.