NCAA's new eligibility rule prompts lawsuits from over 50 players
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 9:15 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
The NCAA's Division I Cabinet approved an age-based eligibility model on June 23, allowing players five years to complete eligibility starting from their 19th birthday or college enrollment. The new policy eliminates redshirt options except for specific circumstances. While the NCAA aims to streamline eligibility amid ongoing litigation, the rule excludes players who enrolled after 2022, sparking upcoming lawsuits from those affected. Attorneys Ryan Downton and Darren Heitner will file multiple lawsuits this week on behalf of over 50 basketball players from the 2022 graduating class, as they will not gain additional eligibility under the revised rules.
- •NCAA's new policy approved unanimously on June 23
- •Players can complete eligibility from age 19 or college enrollment
- •Excludes players who enrolled after 2022 from benefits
- •Lawsuits expected from over 50 players from 2022 class
- •Attorneys will file lawsuits in multiple states this week
- 10:31 PMCBS Sports — NCAA's new age-based five-year eligibility rule could see lawsuits by graduated seniors to play another season
- 9:15 PMYahoo Sports — NCAA Approves New ‘Age-Based’ Eligibility Rule, Prompting More Lawsuits
"Lawsuits challenging the NCAA's new eligibility rule could be coming aiming to put graduated seniors back in the game
"Two attorneys are preparing lawsuits on behalf of at least 50 players.
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External links- CBS SportsJun 23, 2026, 10:31 PMNCAA's new age-based five-year eligibility rule could see lawsuits by graduated seniors to play another season
Lawsuits challenging the NCAA's new eligibility rule could be coming aiming to put graduated seniors back in the game
- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 9:15 PMNCAA Approves New ‘Age-Based’ Eligibility Rule, Prompting More Lawsuits
Two attorneys are preparing lawsuits on behalf of at least 50 players.
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