Memphis basketball star James Wiseman took another step in an ongoing saga with the NCAA in terms of his eligibility this season. Wiseman withdrew his lawsuit against the NCAA in hopes it improves his chances to return to the court. In the mean time, Memphis has declared him ineligible.

At issue is Wiseman’s connection with second-year coach and former NBA star Penny Hardaway who gave more than $11,000 to Wiseman’s family. Wiseman previously got a court order allowing him to play while the university tries to restore his NCAA eligibility.

Wiseman, a 7-foot-1 and former top-ranked recruit, had 14 points and 12 rebounds in an 82-74 loss for No. 13 Memphis at No. 14 Oregon earlier this week.

When the NCAA learned Wiseman would play, it issued this statement: “The university chose to play him and ultimately is responsible for ensuring its student-athletes are eligible to play,” the NCAA wrote on Twitter while Wiseman played his first game under a court order.

His lawyers on Thursday described Wiseman’s lawsuit being an “impediment” to Memphis’ attempts reach a “fair and equitable” resolution with the NCAA.