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Tamin Lipsey returns to Iowa State for fifth season after court ruling

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 8:00 PM

Last updated Sep 28, 2026

Tamin Lipsey returns to Iowa State for fifth season after court ruling

Summary

Iowa State guard Tamin Lipsey has confirmed his return for a fifth season of college basketball following a judge's ruling against NCAA eligibility restrictions. The preliminary injunction, granted by Judge Kara E. Krothe, allows Lipsey to rejoin the Cyclones for the upcoming 2026-27 season. He was a plaintiff in a lawsuit challenging the NCAA's new eligibility framework. Lipsey's return adds significant experience to the Cyclones, as he was previously undrafted in the 2026 NBA Draft after four productive seasons at Iowa State. He holds multiple program records and has earned accolades for his performance on and off the court.

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•The court ruling was issued on September 23, 2026.
•Lipsey played four seasons at Iowa State, averaging 13.5 points last season.
•He is Iowa State's career leader in steals and starts.
•Lipsey was recognized as the 2026 CSC Academic All-American of the Year.
•He joins a lawsuit aimed at challenging NCAA rules on eligibility.

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8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Tamin Lipsey returning to Iowa State for 5th season

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Iowa State guard and Ames native Tamin Lipsey will return for a fifth college basketball season after a state court judge granted a preliminary injunction against NCAA eligibility restrictions, clearing the point guard to rejoin the Cyclones for the 2026-27 campaign. The order, issued Sept. 23 by Monroe Circuit Court Judge Kara E. Krothe in […]
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