MJ Collins commits to UC Bearcats after eligibility ruling
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 8:31 PM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
Guard MJ Collins announced his commitment to the University of Cincinnati Bearcats men’s basketball team on July 9. This decision follows a ruling by a Hamilton County judge that grants Collins and other Division I athletes an additional year of eligibility. Collins averaged 17.5 points per game last season at Utah State and played under UC's head coach Jerrod Calhoun, previously coaching at Utah State. He previously played for Virginia Tech and Vanderbilt, while teammate Kolby King also moves to UC after a similar trajectory. Collins and King expressed their intent to join UC if eligible, as stated in court documents.
- •MJ Collins averaged 17.5 points at Utah State last season.
- •Ruling grants extra eligibility to several Division I athletes.
- •Collins reunites with coach Jerrod Calhoun at UC.
- •Kolby King also commits to UC following the ruling.
- •Judge's decision influences college basketball.
- 8:31 PMYahoo Sports — Ex-Utah State star commits to UC Bearcats after eligibility ruling
"MJ Collins, who averaged 17.5 points per game last season at Utah State, announced his commitment to UC after a Hamilton County judge's ruling.
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