NCAA's updated eligibility rules face class action lawsuit from 11 college athletes
Eleven college athletes have filed a class action lawsuit in Colorado challenging the NCAA's new eligibility rules.Summary
The NCAA is facing a federal class action lawsuit filed in Colorado by 11 Division I athletes, including basketball players Cade Tyson and Brock Wisne. The plaintiffs argue that the NCAA's new eligibility rules, implemented on June 24, 2026, unfairly prevent them from playing during the 2026-2027 season, thereby depriving them of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) compensation and educational opportunities.
The dispute centers on a rule that grants athletes five years of eligibility but excludes those who utilized an additional year during the 2025-26 season. The lawsuit claims this rule causes significant monetary and professional damages, as athletes lose the ability to complete their collegiate careers alongside teammates who benefit from the rule change.
This legal challenge follows similar recent setbacks for the NCAA, including a ruling in Ohio where a judge granted a preliminary injunction to 24 basketball players. That ruling found the NCAA's new system to be unfair, allowing those athletes to continue playing and utilize the transfer portal.
(Source：New York Post)