Indiana will have a hole to fill in the backcourt over the first nine games of the season.

Hoosiers guard A.J. Ratliff has been ruled academically ineligible for the first semester, according to a report by the Indianapolis Star on Sunday.

The 6-3 senior will miss the first nine games, including the clash with ACC squad Georgia Tech on November 27. He will not be eligible to return to the team until December 15.