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SEC Bans Pros from Returning to College | Macon News
The SEC just slammed the door shut on players who’ve signed with or been drafted by pro leagues—NFL, NBA, WNBA—locking them out of returning to college ball. Following the Big Ten’s similar move focused on football, this new rule is part of a broader push to keep college sports pure and amateur. A recent court ruling letting a player return to LSU after declaring for the NFL draft sparked outrage and lawsuits nationwide, forcing schools to rethink eligibility rules. Coaches and ADs are torn—some see it as unfair to current athletes, others believe it’s necessary to preserve the collegiate…
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