Melvin Council Jr. Sues NCAA for Extra Year | Wichita News

Wichita News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 28, 2026 · 1m

Melvin Council Jr. is suing the NCAA to extend his college eligibility, arguing the current rules unfairly penalize athletes who played at non-NCAA schools — a path he took through Monroe College, Wagner, and St. Bonaventure. Though granted a temporary waiver to play for Kansas last season, his lawsuit seeks an extra year to compete in 2026-27, a season that could see him join a powerhouse Jayhawks team. The NCAA’s new eligibility rule, limiting play to five years within five years of high school graduation, adds complexity to his case — but with his one-season impact already proven, this…