College basketball eligibility battles impact 2026-27 contendership
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 5:03 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
As college basketball's first official practices begin on September 18, rosters in flux raise concerns for teams like LSU and Iowa State. The NCAA has denied a blanket waiver for seniors seeking a fifth year of eligibility, with several legal challenges ongoing. Iowa State's Tamin Lipsey, pursuing eligibility after going undrafted, is pivotal for the team's prospects, while Texas A&M adjusts its roster amidst similar eligibility complications. Upcoming hearings on injunctions may dictate the final form of many teams ahead of the season.
- •NCAA denies blanket fifth-year eligibility waivers amid legal battles.
- •Tamin Lipsey's potential return crucial for Iowa State's roster strength.
- •Texas A&M's roster faces changes due to player eligibility issues.
- •Upcoming injunction hearings could alter the participation.
- •First official practices start today, heightening urgency for teams.
- 5:03 PMCBS Sports — How college basketball's top eligibility battles shape the outlooks for 2026-27 contenders (or pretenders)
"College basketball's first official practices start on Monday, and rosters are still in flux
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