When Brooks Barnhizer posted that he would never wear another college jersey on Friday morning, the message garnered cheers from Northwestern fans, but also raised some questions.

The previous consensus was that Barnhizer was out of eligibility, but rumors over the last week created speculation that the senior forward was attempting to earn a fifth-year waiver from the NCAA because of an injury that limited him to 11 games in his freshman 2021-22 season.

Barnhizer essentially confirmed in his post that he would not suit up for his hometown Purdue Boilermakers, as many rumors had believed. However, his exact language did not clarify what his future plans entailed. While "never wearing another college jersey" could mean he's heading to the NBA Draft, it could also mean he received a waiver and would never wear another college jersey other than Northwestern's.

As Northwestern fans rejoiced at Barnhizer's initial message, the star forward dropped a cryptic message 18 minutes later that could suggest a return to the Wildcats for a fifth and final collegiate season.

In the photo, Barnhizer is lacing up his shoes, potentially for one last run with the Wildcats. Barnhizer posted the same photo to his Instagram story with three purple heart emojis, along with a photo that reads, "Delayed does not mean denied. God's plan is perfect." That could either refer to difficulties in obtaining and appealing for a waiver or Barnhizer's return from his season-ending foot injury.