Judge declines NCAA request, allowing 30 athletes to compete this season

A Kentucky Court of Appeals judge ruled against the NCAA's emergency request, enabling 30 college athletes to remain eligible as the basketball season approaches. This ruling comes as part of ongoing litigation over the NCAA's new eligibility model, which has prompted multiple lawsuits. The judge stated that the NCAA could not demonstrate imminent injury from the injunction, allowing athletes including Mark Mitchell (Missouri) and Skyy Clark (LSU) to begin competing. This follows a similar decision in Ohio that upheld eligibility for two dozen additional players. The NCAA expressed disappointment, citing competitive disadvantages for teams with ineligible players.

• 5:05 PMYahoo Sports — Kentucky appeals judge denies NCAA bid to block 30 athletes from playing as hoops season draws near