Josh Hubbard eligible for five seasons at Mississippi State under new NCAA rule
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 9:50 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
The NCAA has approved a new eligibility model that allows athletes like Josh Hubbard to play five seasons at Mississippi State. This change, effective upon finalization on June 24, replaces the old system that included redshirts and waivers. Hubbard, currently a senior, is 195 points shy of the school's scoring record. Other Mississippi State athletes may also benefit from this rule change, while athletes finishing their eligibility in 2026 will not be granted an extra year. Legal challenges to the new rule are expected, with lawsuits already announced by some who completed their eligibility this past season.
- •NCAA rule gives student-athletes five years of eligibility instead of four.
- •Hubbard has two years left to play basketball at Mississippi State.
- •Other MSU athletes could also be affected based on draft profiles.
- •Players completing their eligibility in 2026 will not receive an extra year.
- •Lawsuits are expected against the new eligibility model.
- 9:50 PMYahoo Sports — Josh Hubbard can play 5 seasons at Mississippi State after new NCAA eligibility rule
"An NCAA eligibility rule change means Mississippi State athletes like Josh Hubbard could play five seasons at MSU.
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