NCAA Considering Rule Change Giving Athletes in All Sports 5 Years of Eligibility [View all]

The NCAA is considering changing a rule that would permanently add a fifth year of eligibility for athletes in all sports.

Per Jon Rothstein of College Hoops Today, the NCAA is looking into the change but there's no timetable for a decision and "the topic will continue to be discussed in the early part of 2025."

The 2024-25 academic year marks the final season for players who were granted an extra year of eligibility if they played in college during the 2020-21 season amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

There is also an ongoing legal situation involving Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia and the NCAA over eligibility. Pavia filed a lawsuit in November, alleging the NCAA bylaws that limit the number of seasons junior college players can compete at Division I schools are unlawful and restrict players' ability to earn NIL money.


https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10149444-ncaa-considering-rule-change-giving-athletes-in-all-sports-5-years-of-eligibility