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A Tennessee Court of Appeals has vacated a temporary injunction that had allowed 19 college basketball players, among them Indiana forward Sam Alexis, to remain eligible for the 2026‑27 season. The ruling forces the athletes to await further appellate review while the NCAA seeks to enforce its five‑year eligibility limit.
Over the past week, a wave of transfers and returns has reshaped rosters across the nation, with standout athletes pledging to new or familiar homes ahead of the 2026-27 season.
A group of twelve NCAA athletes filed a lawsuit on July 6, challenging new eligibility restrictions that exclude their class and demanding a waiver that would allow them to compete in the 2026‑2027 season while the association covers their legal expenses.
The suit argues that the NCAA's recently approved age‑based eligibility model unfairly restricts athletes' ability to compete, particularly those who completed their fourth season before spring 2026.
VCU and Saint Louis shared the conference crown last year, but a wave of departures and newcomers sets the stage for a competitive 2026‑27 campaign.