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Mitchell Heads to Kentucky for a Championship-Focused Fifth Year

Missouri star Mark Mitchell used the NCAA’s expanded five-year rule and a court-ordered transfer window to enter the transfer portal and commit to Kentucky, choosing the Wildcats for a championship-focused final season under coach Mark Pope. After discussions with his family and representation, he cited a fit with Kentucky’s system, the chance to compete for a title, and his versatility as a player who can contribute as a team-first leader in the SEC.

via On3|

#college-basketball-sec #fifth-year-eligibility #kentucky-wildcats

sports3 days ago•5 min saved

Kentucky Adds Mark Mitchell as Fifth-Year Eligibility Path Clears

Kentucky landed Mark Mitchell, a versatile forward who previously played for Duke and Missouri, as a court ruling temporarily clears a path for a potential fifth season; his addition shores up the frontcourt and boosts coach Mark Pope's roster ahead of 2026-27, joining Milan Momcilovic and Malachi Moreno as Kentucky pursues a deep, Final Four-caliber roster pending Mitchell's eligibility amid ongoing NCAA lawsuits over five-year eligibility.

via CBS Sports|

#college-basketball #fifth-year-eligibility #kentucky

sports4 days ago•3 min saved

NCAA Stay Keeps Most 2022 Grads Ineligible for Fifth Year

The Tenth Circuit granted the NCAA’s stay in Wisne v. NCAA, keeping most 2022 graduates from a fifth year of eligibility unless they already have temporary restraining orders or injunctions; some players with TROs may return, and the ruling is expected to spark more lawsuits as others seek similar relief before NFL-related roster crunches.

via CBS Sports|

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sports4 days ago•1 min saved

Appeals Court Stays Colorado Fifth-Year Eligibility Case Ahead of NCAA Appeal

The Tenth Circuit granted the NCAA a stay on Colorado’s class-action fifth-year eligibility ruling, setting an expedited appeal. The injunction covers only the fifth-year decision and does not affect transfer rules or the House settlement’s roster limits and revenue-share cap; 2022 recruits who exhausted four years this spring are ineligible unless they have a TRO or injunction, while 16 Louisiana players remain eligible thanks to a TRO. The case stems from the NCAA’s move to an age-based eligibility model that starts this summer, with 2027 recruits being age-based only.

via On3|

#age-based-eligibility #colorado #fifth-year-eligibility

sports6 days ago•2 min saved

Judge Grants 16 Players a Fifth Year of College Football Eligibility for 2026-27

A federal court granted a temporary restraining order allowing 16 players, including former LSU edge Jack Pyburn, to return for the 2026-27 college football season with a fifth year of eligibility, potentially enabling NFL-affiliated players to join college rosters if released by NFL teams by Sept. 1. The TRO follows a separate Colorado injunction granting a fifth season to the 2022 class but does not address transfer rules or roster caps under the House settlement. The NCAA argues the Colorado ruling lacks authority to override the House terms, and the case awaits a Tenth Circuit stay ruling; attorneys Ryan Downton and Darren Heitner led the filing.

via On3|

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sports11 days ago•7 min saved

Louisville Hearing Tests Fifth-Year Eligibility Rules in Wells v NCAA

In Louisville, a hearing in Wells v. NCAA considered granting a fifth year of eligibility to the ’22 class. Mark Mitchell and other plaintiffs pressed for temporary and permanent relief to enter the transfer portal, arguing Colorado’s injunction is insufficient, while the NCAA asked for time to brief its side. Judge Brian Edwards pushed for a quick ruling, with written arguments due Aug. 18 and a decision expected by the end of the following week, underscoring disputes over retroactive rules, potential injuries to student‑athletes, and the path to immediate eligibility.

via On3|

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sports21 days ago•7 min saved

Let the Fifth-Year Play: The NCAA Should End the Eligibility Chaos

A Colorado federal court injunction temporarily allows 2026–27 eligibility for players affected by the NCAA’s age-based model, triggering a wave of state lawsuits and programs scrambling to add fifth-year players. The piece argues the NCAA should admit the rollout was flawed and immediately permit all 2022 high school graduates to compete, to preserve fair play and prevent midseason chaos, even as the organization continues to fight the rulings in court.

via Sports Illustrated|

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sports21 days ago•3 min saved

BYU basketball center search stalls after court clarifies fifth-year rule

BYU’s bid to add center Jaxon Kohler is off after a judge clarified that the new five-in-five rule grants an extra year of eligibility but does not automatically widen transfer rights, meaning Kohler cannot join the Cougars for a fifth year; the ruling could still allow a return by BYU graduate center Keba Keita, while Richie Saunders remains unlikely to rejoin BYU due to his NBA path and injury status, leaving BYU to pursue other, potentially unconventional center options.

via Lawless Republic|

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sports24 days ago

Court ruling and NCAA injunction push top college basketball players to consider a fifth season

Following Colorado's ruling and an injunction against the NCAA, On3 Basketball's Joe Tipton tracks the top college basketball players who could pursue a fifth year of eligibility, focusing on those already in the transfer portal or expected to enter and weighing a return to college basketball against other options.

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sports25 days ago•3 min saved

Colorado Judge Grants Class-Wide Injunction Extending Fifth-Year Eligibility for 2022 Grads

A Colorado judge issued a class-wide preliminary injunction ordering the NCAA to declare eligible all high school class of 2022 athletes who exhausted four seasons of eligibility, effectively opening the door to a potential fifth year and prompting questions about roster moves, waivers, and how the NCAA will respond amid congressional action on college sports policy.

via On3|

#class-of-2022 #college-sports-policy #fifth-year-eligibility

sports2 months ago•2 min saved

Tristan Smith gets NCAA injunction, Clemson WR cleared for 2026 season

Clemson wide receiver Tristan Smith won a temporary injunction in Pickens County Court blocking the NCAA from denying his fifth year of eligibility, making him immediately eligible for the 2026–27 season after the waiver denial. Smith, who transferred from Southeast Missouri State, posted 24 catches for 239 yards and a touchdown in 2025. The judge ordered the NCAA to declare him eligible for 2026–27, citing a similar injunction in the Brendan Sorsby case and Smith’s JUCO background as part of the eligibility argument.

via On3|

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sports2 months ago•1 min saved

Tristan Smith wins injunction, clearing path for Clemson in 2026

Clemson wide receiver Tristan Smith won a temporary injunction against the NCAA in a South Carolina court, making him eligible for the 2026-27 season after the NCAA denied his fifth-year waiver. Smith transferred from Southeast Missouri State, posted 24 receptions for 239 yards and a TD last season, and argues JUCO players deserve an extra year; the ruling blocks the NCAA from enforcing the denial and cites a similar Texas Tech case. If the injunction hadn’t been granted, Smith would have considered the NFL supplemental draft.

via On3|

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