Wisconsin's Braeden Carrington granted temporary restraining order for fifth year
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 7:13 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Braeden Carrington, former Wisconsin men's basketball guard, received a temporary restraining order on August 18, which allows him to pursue a fifth year of eligibility. Carrington is one of over 70 athletes in California challenging recent NCAA eligibility rules that affected players from his class. A hearing scheduled for August 25 will determine if this temporary order will lead to a preliminary injunction, potentially allowing his return to collegiate play in the 2026-27 season. While the NCAA plans to appeal the ruling, Carrington remains training with the 2026-27 Wisconsin squad.
- •Carrington’s eligibility hinges on an upcoming court hearing.
- •Over 70 athletes are involved in the California lawsuit.
- •The temporary order opens the transfer portal for affected players.
- •Carrington averaged 8.3 points for Wisconsin during the 2025-26 season.
- •An NCAA appeal may follow if the preliminary injunction is granted.
- 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — Wisconsin basketball guard suddenly granted fifth year of eligibility
- 7:13 PMYahoo Sports — Wisconsin's Braeden Carrington gets legal win in fight for fifth year
"Former Wisconsin men's basketball guard Braeden Carrington has another year of eligibility for now after a legal win in his California lawsuit.
"After an offseason that has seen seven new players join the program, news broke that there is a return of another guard, Braeden Carrington.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 12:30 PMWisconsin basketball guard suddenly granted fifth year of eligibility
After an offseason that has seen seven new players join the program, news broke that there is a return of another guard, Braeden Carrington.
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 7:13 PMWisconsin's Braeden Carrington gets legal win in fight for fifth year
Former Wisconsin men's basketball guard Braeden Carrington has another year of eligibility for now after a legal win in his California lawsuit.
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