The NCAA declared the freshman academically ineligible for this season because Spellman did not complete his initial eligibility requirements in time .
Omari Spellman , a 6 - foot - 8 highly recruited forward , was expected to become Villanova 's big man in the frontcourt this season .
The NCAA declared the freshman academically ineligible for this season because Omari Spellman did not complete Omari Spellman 's initial eligibility requirements in time .
Omari Spellman , a 6 - foot - 8 highly recruited forward , was expected to become Villanova 's big man in the frontcourt this season .