Steen Sues NCAA Over Eligibility Rule | College Basketball News

College Basketball News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 19, 2026 · 1m

Alex Steen, a former Florida State standout, is suing the NCAA over its new five-year eligibility rule, arguing he deserves an extra year of college basketball despite already using his four. The rule, designed to curb athletes staying in school just to play, has instead created legal chaos — including a recent Colorado injunction granting extra time to 2022 recruits. Steen’s legal team is leveraging that precedent and the NCAA’s own shifting policies to push for his case, as his solid performance last season proves he still has plenty left to give. This lawsuit highlights how hastily…