NCAA Eligibility Lawsuit Shakes College Basketball | College Basketball News

College Basketball News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 31, 2026 · 1m

Fifty-two college basketball players, including Jayden Dawson, are suing the NCAA to force a five-year eligibility rule to apply retroactively to their 2022 graduating class—claiming they deserve a shot at playing in 2026-27 before teams fill up. They argue that while other athletes have already gained extra seasons through court wins, they’re being left out. Dawson, who had a strong year at Loyola before a wrist injury cut short his Kansas stint, is among those seeking immediate court intervention. With similar lawsuits already winning time elsewhere—including a recent Ohio ruling—this case…