Court ruling impacts Cade Tyson's eligibility for Gophers basketball

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Last updated Nov 6, 2026

Court ruling impacts Cade Tyson's eligibility for Gophers basketball
Summary

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit ruled against Cade Tyson's eligibility to play for the Minnesota Gophers this season, siding with the NCAA. Tyson, a key player and one of 12 plaintiffs in a lawsuit seeking a fifth year of eligibility, is currently ineligible following the reversal of a previous district court ruling. The court determined the plaintiffs did not present sufficient evidence regarding their relevant labor market. Tyson and others have 14 days to request a rehearing, with the deadline set for November 20. As this unfolds, the Gophers will have begun their season and be preparing for their Big Ten opener against Michigan State within weeks.

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  • •Cade Tyson is among 12 plaintiffs in the eligibility lawsuit.
  • •The court favored the NCAA and overturned a lower court's preliminary injunction.
  • •Tyson has 14 days to seek a rehearing on the ruling.
  • •The Gophers will be six games into their season by the rehearing deadline.
  • •Similar cases across the country are producing varying outcomes for players.
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  • 5:55 PMYahoo Sports — Federal appeals court deals major blow to Cade Tyson's Gophers eligibility hopes
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Tyson's legal battle may not be over, but Friday's ruling is a significant setback that favors the NCAA.

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