NCAA Division I Cabinet set to vote on age-based eligibility model this week
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 7:52 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
The NCAA Division I Cabinet is scheduled to meet on June 22-23. A key agenda item is an expected vote on an age-based eligibility model, which would start an athlete's eligibility clock upon their initial full-time enrollment in college or at the start of the academic year following their 19th birthday. The model aims to tackle concerns raised by stakeholders, particularly in men's ice hockey and basketball, regarding older athletes. NCAA president Charlie Baker expressed optimism about the model passing due to widespread support. Final decisions will be made after the conclusion of the two-day meetings.
- •The Cabinet meets June 22-23 to discuss eligibility changes.
- •Vote expected on modifying the age-based eligibility model.
- •Current athletes can choose between new and old eligibility rules.
- •Concerns raised in men's hockey and basketball led to proposed changes.
- •Final outcomes will be decided by the end of the two-day meeting.
- 7:52 PMYahoo Sports — NCAA Division I Cabinet expected to vote on age-based eligibility model this week
"The NCAA Division I Cabinet is set to meet Tuesday and Wednesday this week. Chief on the to-do list for the June meeting is an expected vote on the age-based eligibility model. The cabinet modified the age-based model earlier this month to start an athlete’s eligibility clock upon initial full-time enrollment in college or at […]
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