Kyle Neddenriep

kyle.neddenriep@indystar.com

The Indiana High School Athletic Association has ruled high-profile high school basketball player Eron Gordon ineligible for the upcoming season after his transfer from North Central to Cathedral.

IHSAA commissioner Bobby Cox said in a message to the Star on Friday that Gordon, a 6-2 junior-to-be, was deemed ineligible due to a transfer "primarily for athletic reasons" as stated under Rule 19-4 of the IHSAA by-laws.

Gordon has scholarship offers from Indiana, Purdue, Arizona State and Nebraska and is considered one of the top national prospects in the 2016 class. Duke, Kansas and Kentucky are among other schools showing interest in the younger brother of NBA player Eric Gordon Jr. and Evan Gordon, who played last season at Indiana.

Cox said Gordon's parents have submitted a written appeal to the IHSAA's decision. A hearing date has not yet been set. If the decision holds, he would be ineligible for 365 days from the start of his enrollment at Cathedral.

Gordon averaged 14.7 points and 4.4 rebounds as a sophomore at North Central and was named third team Super Team by the Star.

Call Star reporter Kyle Neddenriep at (317) 444-6649.