Randy Peterson

rpeterson@dmreg.com

AMES Ia. — The Cameron Lard saga is over.

Iowa State’s much-heralded recruit has been cleared as a full academic qualifier, according to Iowa State’s media relations department. He will begin classes Monday.

The 6-foot-9 four-star recruit would already be in the post-player rotation if he hadn't been taking three classes last semester.

The Cameron Lard Watch, in its entirety:

Will coach Steve Prohm right now use the 220-pound forward who averaged 16 points and 10 rebounds as a junior at Natchitoches Central in Louisiana?

Depends on how quickly he picks up on what he needs to comprehend, Prohm has said.

He can play right away, or Prohm can redshirt him.

Prohm will meet with reporters on Friday.