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The Bulldogs face a thin point‑guard roster as they await NCAA clearance for Nathan de Sousa, while a recent Ohio court decision grants extra eligibility to 15 players, opening the transfer portal for potential reinforcements like Javon Bennett and Malik Moore.
Five former Missouri Tigers basketball players entered the NBA 2K27 Summer League in Las Vegas, Nevada, with notable performances and an ongoing eligibility battle for Shawn Phillips Jr.
The NCAA is contesting a court decision that grants an additional season of eligibility to fifteen college athletes, citing concerns about the judge’s connections to the schools involved.
After a foot injury ended his brief Denver Nuggets tenure, Bates returns to the court with a fresh contract, eyeing a summer‑league showcase and a chance to re‑establish his professional career.
Shawn Phillips Jr., a 7‑foot center from Missouri, has agreed to a professional contract with the New Orleans Pelicans as he simultaneously contests the NCAA's new eligibility rule in court.
Shawn Phillips Jr. has inked his first professional contract with the New Orleans Pelicans, joining Mark Mitchell, who also signed with the Denver Nuggets, as the latest Tigers to transition to the NBA under Coach Dennis Gates.
Former Dayton Flyers guard Javon Bennett and 14 other student‑athletes have filed a federal lawsuit challenging the NCAA’s revised five‑year eligibility rule, arguing it unfairly limits competition and earnings.
Former Dayton Flyers guard Javon Bennett and 14 other student‑athletes have sued the NCAA over its age‑based eligibility model, arguing that the new five‑year rule unfairly restricts game participation and earnings potential.
A lawsuit filed by fifteen collegiate basketball players challenges the NCAA's new age‑based eligibility framework, arguing it violates Ohio's good‑faith covenant and threatens their ability to play in the 2026‑27 season.
A legal complaint filed this week seeks an injunction that would grant an additional season to athletes whose eligibility expired before the NCAA’s new five‑year rule took effect.
After a promising freshman season, Malachi Moreno is set to return to the Wildcats with a clear focus on rebounding, physicality and expanding his perimeter game.
Missouri has completed its roster for the upcoming season, adding transfers, a top‑ranked class and a clear coaching vision.