Judge denies Alex Steen an injunction for extra Florida State eligibility
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 1:19 AM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026

Leon County Circuit Court Judge David M. Frank denied an emergency motion for a temporary and preliminary injunction sought by former Florida State forward Alex Steen. Steen is currently engaged in a lawsuit against the NCAA to secure a fifth season of college basketball eligibility for the 2026-27 campaign. The court ruled that Steen failed to demonstrate irreparable harm or prove that his request would serve the public interest. Judge Frank noted that claimed financial losses were speculative and that potential NIL income could be addressed through monetary damages. The decision does not end the underlying lawsuit, which will proceed toward an evidentiary hearing on the merits. Both parties have been ordered to submit a proposed scheduling order within five days to determine the next steps in the case.
- •Judge David M. Frank denied Alex Steen's emergency motion for a temporary and preliminary injunction.
- •Steen is suing the NCAA to gain a fifth season of college basketball eligibility.
- •The court found that Steen did not provide sufficient evidence of irreparable harm.
- •The underlying lawsuit will proceed to a full evidentiary hearing on the merits.
- •Parties must submit a proposed scheduling order within five days.
- 1:19 AMYahoo Sports — Florida State forward dealt setback in eligibility case
"A judge denied Alex Steen’s emergency motion for a temporary and preliminary injunction as the former FSU forward continues his lawsuit.
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