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Melvin Council Jr. Eligibility Battle | Big 12 Basketball News
Melvin Council Jr. could return to Kansas basketball next season if a September court date grants him a temporary injunction, allowing him to play while his lawsuit over NCAA eligibility continues. Council argues his junior college time shouldn’t count against his eligibility clock due to a dismissed criminal case that forced him to play at a lower level — and he’s open to returning to Jayhawk hoops if the injunction wins. The NCAA is pushing back with a 20-page response, claiming Council forfeited eligibility by playing in the NBA Summer League and signing with the Pelicans, and arguing they…
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