Cameron Fens, a 6‑foot‑9 center who spent his senior season at the University of South Dakota, announced that he will continue his college career at the University of North Carolina for a fifth year of eligibility.
The Eligibility Landscape
After two seasons at the University of Illinois Chicago, where he refined his game, Fens transferred to South Dakota and quickly became a cornerstone for the Coyotes, averaging 14.4 points and 8.7 rebounds per game while starting every one of the team’s 32 contests.
His defensive contributions earned him a place on the All‑Summit League First Team and the All‑Defensive Team, underscoring his impact on both ends of the floor.
The path to a fifth year was opened by a temporary injunction issued in Davidson County, Tennessee, which allowed the NCAA to grant an additional season to athletes whose eligibility had been impacted by the organization’s new age‑based eligibility framework.
The ruling effectively extends the maximum period of play to five years for those who meet the criteria, positioning Fens to bring his experience to the Tar Heels program as it seeks to bolster frontcourt depth for the upcoming season.