Chad Groth, a local tournament director who had enlightened Perez about the St. John's offer at the time, said Lavin couldn't wait this late in the summer to see if Perez would qualify academically and had to move on without Perez.
But just this week, Perez made it through the NCAA Clearinghouse. He said he starts classes at UTEP on Monday.
Groth said a scholarship recently opened up at UTEP.
But just this week, Perez made it through the NCAA Clearinghouse. He said he starts classes at UTEP on Monday.
Groth said a scholarship recently opened up at UTEP.
