Nate Calmese sues NCAA for fifth year of eligibility in basketball
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Nate Calmese, a former guard for the Washington Huskies, is suing the NCAA to obtain a fifth year of eligibility for college basketball. The lawsuit, reported on July 27, 2026, comes after the NCAA updated its eligibility rules this summer. Calmese previously played at Lamar University and was the Southland Conference Freshman of the Year in 2023. His suit seeks a temporary injunction to allow him to compete in the upcoming season. Given his successful performances at Washington State and Wake Forest, he is poised to be a strong candidate for any program if eligible.
- •Calmese averaged 4.1 points at Washington in 2023-24.
- •He averaged 15.2 points and 3 rebounds at Washington State.
- •Calmese is represented by agent Nate Conley.
- •The NCAA updated eligibility rules this summer.
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — Ex-Washington Basketball Guard Suing For Extra Year of Eligibility
"Former Washington Huskies men's basketball guard Nate Calmese is suing the NCAA for a fifth year of eligibility, according to a report.
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