Age Scandal Surrounds 'Nova Hoops Star

Villanova University freshman Mouphtaou Yarou was one of the most highly-recruited high school basketball players in the country.

But now questions about his age are all the buzz in the sports world and on campus.

The 6'10," 250-pound forward from West Africa is expected to start for Coach Jay Wright's nationally fifth-ranked Wildcats.

An article in the Sporting News claims Yarou was born in June 1984, making him 25.

University officials say all of Yarou's documentation shows his birth year as 1990, including his passport and naturalization papers, reported Fox 29's Dave Schratwieser.

Athletic Director Vince DeCastro said, "We take seriously any questions regarding NCAA compliance and are currently reviewing all information related to Mouphtaou's enrollment...Villanova has fully complied with the NCAA throughout this process and has been in communication with it on this matter."

Coach Wright says he expects to have Yarou on the floor for the Wildcats' season opener at home Friday.