Men's Basketball | September 28, 2018

PHILADELPHIA - La Salle University sophomore David Beatty has been granted a waiver by the NCAA allowing him immediate eligibility, it was announced by head men's basketball coach Ashley Howard on Friday. Beatty, a sophomore who spent the 2017-18 season at South Carolina, transferred to La Salle in May.

"We are ecstatic that the NCAA approved this waiver," Howard said. "David's proximity to his family was an important factor in his decision to transfer to La Salle. He has already made an impact on our program with his commitment and hard work in practice, and we can't wait for him to suit up for the Explorers this season."

Beatty played in 29 contests for the Gamecocks in 2017-18, scoring 13 points on 6-of-11 shooting against Temple on Nov. 30 and netting a career-high 16 points in a win over Limestone. A four-star recruit as a high school player, Beatty scored 19 points to help Imhotep Charter to a Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association Class 4A State championship in 2017. 

He was named First Team All-State by the Pennsylvania Sports Writers as the Panthers finished the year No. 5 in the final USA Today Top 25 poll.

Season tickets for the 2018-19 La Salle men's basketball season are on sale here, with prices starting as low as $175. Tickets to the home opener against Lafayette on Saturday, Nov. 10, are also available.