Seton Hall coach Tony Bozzella said Thursday that Daisha Simmons has been cleared by the NCAA to immediately play basketball for the school.
Simmons’ ability to play immediately was held up by Alabama’s refusal to support a waiver that would have granted her the chance to compete this year. The school changed its mind Tuesday and wrote a letter of support to the NCAA for Simmons.
Simmons has graduated Alabama and will be pursuing a master’s degree at Seton Hall.
The New Jersey native says that illnesses in her immediate family contributed to her desire to transfer to Seton Hall. She wants to finish her collegiate career this season.
Her older brother, Chaz, has kidney disease. Her mother has health issues, as well, and works two jobs to support the family.
Had the NCAA not approved the waiver, Simmons would have had to sit out this season.
