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A Baton Rouge court hearing will decide whether athletes such as Dae'Quan Wright, Zxavian Harris and Blake Cotton can return to LSU under new NCAA rules, as the SEC enforces penalties and legal challenges mount.
Three former professionals sue the NCAA over a denied fifth year of eligibility, arguing that SEC rules and timing of contract decisions left them unable to compete.
A legal battle in East Baton Rouge centers on whether former athletes Dae'Quan Wright, Zxavian Harris and Blake Cotton can return to NCAA competition this fall, with the SEC and NCAA locked in a dispute over eligibility and potential penalties.
Former NFL players Dae'Quan Wright, Zxavian Harris and Blake Cotton have filed suit against the NCAA, arguing they were misled into professional contracts by outdated eligibility rules, while the SEC and LSU confront each other over enforcement of recruitment policies that could bar former pros from the SEC.
The NCAA’s eligibility rules are being challenged in a Louisiana courtroom by three former NFL players recruited by LSU coach Lane Kiffin, raising questions about the balance between college and professional football.
Former NFL players Zxavian Harris, Dae’Quan Wright and Blake Cotton sue the NCAA over a five‑year eligibility rule, while SEC commissioner Greg Sankey defends the conference’s authority in court.
A coalition of former professional football players and college athletes has sued the NCAA, challenging rules that block a fifth year of eligibility, sparking a legal clash with the SEC and drawing criticism from state officials.
Former NFL players Zxavian Harris, Dae’Quan Wright and Blake Cotton have sued the NCAA in Louisiana to regain eligibility for the 2024 season, while SEC commissioner Greg Sankey leads a legal challenge that could reshape college football eligibility.
Former NFL players Zxavian Harris, Dae’Quan Wright and Blake Cotton have filed a lawsuit against the NCAA and SEC, challenging rules that block a fifth year of college football eligibility. The case spotlights the SEC’s authority, the NCAA’s timing, and the involvement of state officials.
Three former NFL players have filed a lawsuit against the NCAA, arguing that a new five‑year eligibility rule blocks them from using a final college season at LSU, while the SEC and state officials push back against the league’s enforcement actions.
SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey testifies as dozens of former NFL players, including Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris, seek to overturn NCAA rule changes that denied them a fifth year of college eligibility.
The SEC has filed a lawsuit accusing LSU and its leadership of recruiting NFL‑contracted athletes for the 2026‑27 season, a claim that raises questions about college eligibility and the future of student‑athletes.
A recent free clinic in Baton Rouge offered students in grades 4 through 11 a unique mix of athletic instruction and life‑skill workshops, aiming to build confidence and character both on and off the court.
A collaborative effort between the Baton Rouge Basketball and Volleyball Association and the Langston Galoway Foundation delivered a free sports clinic for students in grades 4 through 11, integrating life‑skill development with on‑court instruction.
A Saturday clinic at the Team Automotive Group Sportsplex brought together athletic training, academic support, health education and financial literacy for students in grades 4 through 11, organized by the Baton Rouge Basketball and Volleyball Association and the Langston Galoway Foundation.