Imani Christian responds to media reports about WPIAL investigation

A few weeks ago, one of the best young talents in WPIAL basketball, Imani Christian's Kieshaun Demus, was ruled ineligible by the league.

Now the school has released a statement in response to recent media reports about the WPIAL's investigation into their school.

“We wanted to respond to media reports related to the recently announced WPIAL investigation,” Imani said in a press release. “Due to a unique feature in the Imani enrollment process, new students will not be permanently enrolled until they attend a summer enrichment academy in July, even though all other aspects of the enrollment process are completed in May or June – a technical violation of the PIAA- Regulate May have occurred. Imani is in the process of implementing new procedures to ensure that even a potential breach does not occur in the future, and we look forward to working with the WPIAL on this. We are not aware of any facts or information that would support the assertion that there are systemic or general administrative problems with the Imani athletic department, and we look forward to working with WPIAL in this regard. Given the actual facts, media reports are exaggerated, potentially biased and inaccurate. It is unfortunate that such reports impact the performance of our student-athletes. We are proud of our students, of our location and of what our students do and continue to achieve academically, spiritually and athletically.”