B.J. Edwards' eligibility in question after NCAA stay granted
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 9:50 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Oklahoma Sooners guard B.J. Edwards' eligibility is uncertain after the NCAA received a stay from the Tennessee Court of Appeals. This follows an earlier temporary injunction that had allowed Edwards, among others, to gain an extra year of eligibility. Edwards joined the Sooners on August 13 and was expected to be a key player for the team. Following the decision, Oklahoma still has other guards available, including Xzayvier Brown and Pop Isaacs, to lead the backcourt.
- •B.J. Edwards transferred to Oklahoma from SMU this summer.
- •The NCAA's stay affects his fifth season eligibility.
- •Oklahoma expects to rely on other guards in his potential absence.
- •Edwards averaged 12.7 points and 5.9 rebounds in 2025-2026 at SMU.
- 9:50 PMYahoo Sports — Transfer guard B.J. Edwards' eligibility in question with stay in case
"Oklahoma Sooners transfer guard has eligibility put on hold after NCAA was granted a stay in court of appeals.
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