Jordan Pope wins TRO, gains eligibility to play for Texas A&M
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 7:47 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Jordan Pope, a new guard for Texas A&M, was granted a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) on August 18, allowing him to compete while his eligibility challenge is ongoing. This ruling impacts over 70 players in a lawsuit against the NCAA, prohibiting the enforcement of certain transfer rules. Texas A&M had previously navigated similar eligibility issues and kept a roster spot available for Pope amidst uncertainty regarding his situation. Further legal proceedings are expected in the coming weeks as the case unfolds.
- •Jordan Pope is now eligible to play for Texas A&M.
- •The TRO affects more than 70 players involved in the lawsuit.
- •It prevents the NCAA from enforcing specific transfer rules.
- •Texas A&M maintained a roster spot for Pope amid eligibility questions.
- •The transfer portal is open until August 24.
- 7:47 PMYahoo Sports — Texas A&M benefits again as Jordan Pope wins TRO in eligibility case
"Jordan Pope and more than 70 players were granted a TRO in their lawsuit against the NCAA, giving the new Texas A&M guard immediate eligibility.
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