Sept. 6, 2005

WACO, Texas - Baylor men's basketball signee Mohamed Kone is unable to enroll at the school due to NCAA transfer eligibility guidelines, head coach Scott Drew announced Tuesday.

"Universities have different policies for transfer courses," Drew said. "As a result, Mohamed may be eligible at some schools but not others; he is not eligible at Baylor. Because of privacy laws, I can't elaborate more than that."

Kone was a top junior college prospect with only one season of eligibility remaining. He was rated the nation's No. 1 junior college prospect by Mike Mitchell's Midwest Scouting Service and the top junior college center by Mullins Roundball Review.

"We understand Mohamed plans to enroll at Valparaiso University and we wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors," Drew said.