Suit alleges new NCAA rule unfair to high school Class of 2022
The NCAA has approved a new age-based eligibility rule allowing Division I athletes five years to play five seasons. The policy affects rosters and playing time across multiple sports, including football, basketball, and hockey. A lawsuit has been filed in Ohio alleging the rule is unfair to the high school Class of 2022.
What changed
The NCAA transitioned to an age-based eligibility model that grants Division I athletes five years to play five seasons.
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NCAA Adopts Age-Based Eligibility Model Amid Legal Challenges
confidence 90%The NCAA has approved a new age-based eligibility rule allowing Division I athletes five years to play five seasons. The policy affects rosters and playing time across multiple sports, including football, basketball, and hockey. A lawsuit has been filed in Ohio alleging the rule is unfair to the high school Class of 2022.
What's confirmed:
- The NCAA approved an age-based eligibility rule for Division I athletes.
- The new rule provides athletes five years to play five seasons.
- The eligibility changes affect football and basketball.
Still unconfirmed:
- A lawsuit filed in Ohio alleges the new NCAA rule is unfair to the high school Class of 2022.
- Eight Alabama football and basketball players gained an extra year of eligibility due to the overhaul.
- A former Dayton basketball player is involved in a lawsuit against the NCAA.
- A FOX SA investigation sparked the lawsuit that led to the NCAA changing eligibility rules.