NCAA's five-in-five model prompts uncertainty for Wisconsin volleyball
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Last updated Aug 4, 2026
The NCAA's new five-in-five eligibility model raises questions for Wisconsin volleyball ahead of the 2026 season. Coach Kelly Sheffield advocates for the changes, citing potential benefits like athletes pursuing master's degrees. However, uncertainty surrounds roster planning, as current juniors could play for three more years and sophomores for four. Conversations with players about their intentions regarding this additional eligibility are ongoing, and roster management will be complicated by the transfer portal and National Letter of Intent commitments for future recruits.
- •Wisconsin's roster remains uncertain due to the five-in-five eligibility model.
- •Coach Kelly Sheffield supports the model for academic opportunities.
- •Current juniors may have up to three additional years of eligibility.
- •Roster planning is complicated by the transfer portal activity.
- •Sheffield is initiating discussions with players about using the additional year.
- 10:20 AMYahoo Sports — NCAA's five-in-five can be 'game-changer' for Wisconsin volleyball, others
"The NCAA's move to a five-in-five eligibility model has created some long-term uncertainty for Wisconsin volleyball and its peers.
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