Why Ward changed his mind

Chris Chaney, Varez Ward's coach at The Patterson School in Patterson, N.C., says that both sides agreed attending UC would not be in Ward’s best interest.

“It was both ways,” Chaney said. “He liked it when he went up there for a visit, but he has circumstances at home and thought it was a little too far from home. Cincinnati was wondering if he did come, if he would stay.

“He has a lot of respect for Cincinnati. He’s unhappy that it’s not working out. Cincinnati did everything the right way.”

Chaney said he doesn't know where Ward will end up.