Stanford 7-foot forward Brook Lopez will not play for the Cardinal in the fall quarter after being ruled academically ineligible, the university announced Monday.

"This is disappointing for all of us, including Brook," coach Trent Johnson said in a statement. "He has fallen short on his academic responsibilities and is aware of what needs to be done in order to improve his academic standing with Stanford and our basketball program. At the same time, we feel that this could be a positive learning experience for him."

Lopez will be able to practice with the team while he is ineligible. If he meets NCAA requirements this fall, he would be eligible to play following the university's exam break in mid-December.