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Providence awaits court decision on eligibility for two basketball players

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 10:17 PM

Last updated Oct 19, 2026

Providence awaits court decision on eligibility for two basketball players
Summary

Joseph Pinion and Derek Simpson appeared virtually in U.S. District Court on Oct. 19, seeking eligibility for a fifth college season at Providence for the 2026-27 season. They have been practicing with the team, but the NCAA has not cleared them for competition ahead of the Nov. 2 opener against Maine. Judge Melissa R. DuBose noted the urgency of the case and is expected to rule soon. Their eligibility is contested due to a new NCAA rule that affects players who exhausted their eligibility prior to the latest regulations. Previous similar cases have been denied in state courts, and the NCAA argues these players remain ineligible under the new framework.

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  • •Joseph Pinion and Derek Simpson seek eligibility for the 2026-27 season.
  • •Court hearing involved arguments about NCAA eligibility rules.
  • •Both players have been practicing but lack NCAA clearance.
  • •Judge is expected to rule before the Nov. 2 game against Maine.
  • •Previous similar eligibility requests were denied in state courts.
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  • 10:17 PMYahoo Sports — Providence awaits ruling that could put 2 key players on the court
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Providence has two roster spots tied up in a national NCAA eligibility fight, and a federal judge could decide whether those players take the floor.

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