Fans support fifth year eligibility for mid-major athletes in NCAA

In a recent survey by Mid-Major Madness, two-thirds of fans agree that athletes from the high school class of 2022, who completed four years of college, should be eligible to play in the 2026-27 season. Legal rulings in several states, including Colorado and Tennessee, have favored these athletes, allowing them to join the '5 for 5' category. The NCAA's current policy has led to uncertainty for college rosters as the new school year approaches. Experts believe the NCAA could have avoided this situation by including the class of 2022 in eligibility extensions earlier.

• 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Mid-Major Madness Reacts Survey Results: Fans vote players who already completed four years should be able to play next year