Colorado judge allows 2026 draft prospects to reclaim college eligibility
A Colorado district court ruled that the NCAA cannot block players who entered college in 2022 from using a fifth year of eligibility, even after four seasons of competition.
A Colorado district court ruled that the NCAA cannot block players who entered college in 2022 from using a fifth year of eligibility, even after four seasons of competition.
Why it matters
The ruling could reshape player pathways, affecting both college rosters and professional draft strategies.
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