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Todd Golden criticizes NCAA roster policy affecting 2022 basketball players

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 8:43 PM

Last updated Oct 9, 2026

Todd Golden criticizes NCAA roster policy affecting 2022 basketball players
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Florida basketball coach Todd Golden spoke against the NCAA’s decision to deny extra eligibility to athletes from the 2022 class. Golden labeled the NCAA’s argument concerning roster displacement as 'BS' and argued it will result in future issues, not this season. His comments follow a legal victory for Florida guard Denzel Aberdeen, allowing him to play a fifth year. Golden also referenced Villanova coach Kevin Willard's perspective on high school recruiting changes influenced by the policy. The NCAA has appealed the injunction allowing Aberdeen to play, which Golden believes is fundamentally flawed.

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  • •Todd Golden criticizes NCAA's eligibility policies for 2022 players.
  • •Denzel Aberdeen has won a temporary injunction for a fifth year.
  • •Golden argues roster displacement effects will occur next season.
  • •Villanova coach Kevin Willard shares concerns about high school recruiting.
  • •NCAA has appealed the ruling on Aberdeen’s eligibility.
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  • 8:43 PMYahoo Sports — Florida basketball's Todd Golden explains why NCAA’s roster displacement argument falls short
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Florida coach Todd Golden slammed the NCAA for denying eligibility to the 2022 class, calling their reasoning 'BS'.

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