NCAA Lawsuit Demands Fifth Year Eligibility | Big 12 Basketball News

Big 12 Basketball News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 15, 2026 · 1m

Tamin Lipsey and dozens of other student-athletes are suing the NCAA to get a fifth year of eligibility, arguing they were unfairly excluded from the “Five-for-Five” rule because they played four seasons straight after graduating high school in 2022 — unlike athletes who benefited from COVID waivers. The plaintiffs, including former Iowa State player Jackson Paveletzke, want to return to their schools for the 2026-27 season and seek immediate access to the transfer portal, while also blocking the NCAA’s “Rule of Restitution.” They’re challenging what they see as an inconsistent system that…