NCAA's new eligibility rules reshape UNC basketball roster plans

The NCAA has approved a change in eligibility rules allowing athletes five full years to compete over five seasons. This new rule is significant for UNC's incoming basketball class, particularly for players like Maximo Adams, whose eligibility timeline starts in January 2027. Other prospects such as Sayon Keita and Malloy Smith will have their five-year eligibility beginning next March. The rule adjusts the eligibility caps for transfers and players from the G League or international leagues, impacting strategic planning for the North Carolina basketball program.

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