Group of college players files lawsuit against NCAA eligibility rules

A lawsuit has been filed in Hamilton County, Ohio, by attorneys for 15 college basketball players aiming to prevent the NCAA from enforcing new eligibility rules. The NCAA's recent amendment allows Division I athletes a fifth year of competition over five seasons, but it excludes players who graduated high school in 2022. Attorneys are seeking an injunction that would permit these players to participate in the 2026-27 season. A full hearing on the matter has been scheduled for July 1, as these athletes contend the rule change unfairly impacts their eligibility. They argue that it prevents them from playing despite being within the five-year window for competition.

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