LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) – Kansas is still waiting for the NCAA to rule on the status of five-star recruit Cheick Diallo, adding another layer of intrigue to the start of the college hoops season in the Sunflower State.

Jayhawks coach Bill Self, whose team plays Northern Colorado on Friday, said Thursday there has still been no movement in Diallo’s case. The Mali native has been cleared to practice but is barred from participating in games for fourth-ranked Kansas.

There are plenty of questions accompany Kansas State and Wichita State, too.

The Wildcats are essentially starting over after losing nearly a full roster worth of players to graduation and transfer, while the No. 10 Shockers are considered Final Four contenders.

Kansas State opens against Maryland-Eastern Shore. Wichita State plays Charleston Southern.