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The NCAA's 5‑in‑5 eligibility rule, introduced in June 2025, has been upheld by courts in Ohio and Colorado, allowing the entire Class of 2022 to claim a fifth year of competition. The decision clears the way for former Mizzou forward Mark Mitchell and others to return, but it also sparks roster‑cap debates and strategic reshuffling across the SEC.
A Missouri defensive tackle’s legal win opens the door for a fifth year, highlighting the controversy over the NCAA’s new age‑based eligibility framework.
A temporary restraining order has cleared the way for Sterling Webb to play in the 2026 season, leveraging recent NCAA eligibility changes and ongoing lawsuits that challenge longstanding eligibility restrictions.
Missouri Tigers head coach Eli Drinkwitz prepares the team for a season marked by a massive influx of talent and key returners stepping into larger responsibilities.
Former Missouri football player Sterling Webb has sued the NCAA to regain a fifth year of eligibility for the 2026 season, challenging a new age‑based rule that will not be applied retroactively. The case is part of a larger legal push involving several Mizzou alumni, and it comes as Webb eyes a rookie minicamp with the Buffalo Bills.
With the 2026 schedule on the horizon, Missouri’s football program looks to build on an 8‑4 regular season in 2025. Insiders highlight standout players, upcoming matchups and the latest NBA transitions for former Tigers.
A group of college basketball players, led by former Missouri forward Jevon Porter, have filed a lawsuit seeking an additional season of eligibility, arguing that the NCAA’s new age‑based rules should be applied retroactively.
Jacob Crews, a former Missouri basketball standout, has inked a professional contract with Donar Groningen in the Dutch‑Belgian BNXT League, bringing his scoring prowess and championship ambitions to Europe.
After a six‑year college journey that included two seasons at the University of Missouri, Jacob Crews has agreed to a professional contract with Donar Groningen, a BNXT League team in the Netherlands.
Eight recent Missouri basketball graduates competed in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas and Salt Lake City, delivering standout performances that could shape their free‑agent prospects.
Five former Missouri basketball players participated in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, showcasing their skills for potential free agent deals.
The NBA Summer League in Las Vegas served as a proving ground for recent Missouri graduates, with standout stats and contract talks emerging across multiple teams.
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.