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Melvin Council Jr Sues NCAA for Sixth Year | College Basketball News
Melvin Council Junior, the tough-love leader who dropped 36 points in a crucial road win last season, is suing the NCAA for a sixth year of eligibility — aiming to return to Kansas under Coach Bill Self for the 2026-27 season. With only four years of NCAA play under his belt (including a waiver-aided fifth at KU), Council’s legal bid hinges on a new NCAA rule limiting eligibility to five years across five seasons. A native of Douglas County, Kansas, he’s positioning himself to reclaim his spot in Lawrence — where his consistency, leadership, and 14+ points per game could anchor a young…
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