The NCAA has denied ISU men’s basketball player Royce White’s appeal for eligibility in the 2010-11 season, the team announced Monday.

White, a transfer from the University of Minnesota, had filed a waiver with the NCAA, asking to be eligible for this season, despite NCAA rules requiring transfers to sit out one season at their new school.

Iowa State has appealed the NCAA decision.

“We are disappointed in the decision but we will start the appeal process immediately,” ISU coach Fred Hoiberg said in a statement. “We will exhaust every option available to try and restore Royce’s eligibility. Royce is disappointed as well, but he is appreciative of our intent to appeal the decision.”

White last played at Hopkins High School, where he was named Minnesota’s Mr. Basketball in 2009.