West Virginia Athletes Sue NCAA for Extra Eligibility | West Virginia Mountaineers Basketball News

West Virginia Mountaineers Basketball News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 2, 2026 · 1m

West Virginia athletes are taking on the NCAA in a high-stakes legal battle to gain an extra year of eligibility—just days before their conference opener. Basketball stars Brenen Lorient and Javan Buchanan, football standout Jason Chambers (who could miss the first three games), and baseball pitcher Ben McDougal are all suing, arguing that current rules unfairly penalize them. Chambers, a key defensive leader who started every game last season, and McDougal, vital to the team’s bullpen during their College World Series run, face uncertain futures. With a hearing scheduled for September 24th…