Arizona's RJ Godfrey receives four-game suspension from NCAA
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 10:00 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
RJ Godfrey, a transfer player for Arizona men's basketball, is facing a four-game suspension from the NCAA as eligibility issues are resolved. Currently with the team in Lithuania, Godfrey has not yet played in the scheduled games due to this matter. He is serving a suspension after signing with an agent and participating in an all-star exhibition game. While a Georgia court ruled him eligible for the 2026-27 season, further implications of the NCAA suspension remain uncertain. His suspension will affect key games against UCLA, Cal Poly, NAU, and Auburn. Godfrey’s legal team is actively seeking a resolution to challenge the NCAA's ruling.
- •Godfrey is currently on the team trip in Lithuania.
- •The suspension affects games scheduled for Nov. 2, Nov. 5, Nov. 10, and Nov. 13.
- •He signed with Arizona after transferring from Clemson.
- •A Georgia court has ruled him eligible; NCAA appeal is pending.
- •His legal team filed a motion to challenge the suspension.
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Arizona men’s basketball: Transfer RJ Godfrey facing 4-game suspension
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