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NCAA Extends Eligibility to Five Years | Tar Heel Basketball News
The NCAA just rewrote the rules on athlete eligibility, giving student-athletes five years to compete across five seasons — a major shift from the old four-year window. The clock starts at age 19 or when they enroll full-time, whichever comes first, meaning some recruits won’t even see their eligibility window open for years. This change is strictly for extenuating circumstances like pregnancy, military service, or religious missions — no more asking for extra time just because you want it. Meanwhile, players from the G League or international circuits face a hard cap at age 24, adding…
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