Cincinnati's highly touted freshman Lance Stephenson has been cleared by the NCAA and is now eligible to play immediately, Bearcats coach Mick Cronin told FOXSports.com.

The NCAA had been investigating Stephenson's amateur status but did not find any reason to rule him ineligible.

He should be in uniform for Cincinnati's season opener against Prairie View A&M on Nov. 16.

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