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NCAA's legal setbacks influence class of 2022 basketball eligibility

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 10:46 PM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

NCAA's legal setbacks influence class of 2022 basketball eligibility
Summary

The NCAA faces ongoing legal challenges impacting the class of 2022 basketball players as key rulings have emerged this week. A federal judge rejected the NCAA's efforts to halt the momentum from successful rulings in Ohio, Georgia, and Tennessee, allowing some players to secure a fifth year of eligibility. Meanwhile, Gonzaga has added two new players amid this legal, as the California court potentially prepares to make a ruling. The situation remains fluid, with the NCAA expected to address the implications of these rulings ahead of the 2026-27 season.

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  • •Gonzaga signed two players due to recent court rulings.
  • •Federal judge denied NCAA's attempt to stop state-level litigation.
  • •Players named in state cases receive fifth year and transfer protections.
  • •California court decision on fifth year eligibility is pending.
  • •Two groups of class of 2022 players face differing eligibility situations.
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The NCAA keeps losing, the class of 2022 keeps winning, and Gonzaga keeps waiting for its guy, whoever that is.

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