A little more research:

Although he is one of the most-accomplished students on the team — he graduated from UTEP in three years with a degree in electrical engineering and is enrolled in the Marriott Business School's Executive MPA program — Leslie was designated as a "newcomer" and wasn't allowed to speak to reporters until after he played in his first game, a 6-year-old BYU rule.

Yes, it's from the Trib, but it doesn't mean it's a lie.


Then there's this:





It would seem that the hurdle isn't a hurdle.