NCAA stay decision removes eligibility for Kentucky's Alex Afari

A judge's recent ruling has lifted federal protections on eligibility for Alex Afari, a linebacker for Kentucky Football. The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals granted the NCAA's request to stay an earlier decision, meaning Afari cannot participate in the upcoming season. This ruling also affects other members of the 2022 class who were relying on a blanket waiver for a fifth year of eligibility. Athletes like Afari may seek temporary state-level orders to retain another year, similar to what Mark Mitchell secured recently. The legal proceedings surrounding eligibility are expected to continue.

• 1:19 AMYahoo Sports — Judge grants NCAA stay request, removing federal eligibility protection for Alex Afari and others