J.J. Starling Seeks Fifth Season | College Basketball News

College Basketball News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 12, 2026 · 1m

J.J. Starling, former Syracuse guard, is at the center of a high-stakes legal battle in California that could grant him a fifth year of college basketball eligibility — a move that might reshape the future of 2022 high school athletes who’ve already played four seasons. After transferring from Notre Dame to Syracuse, Starling had a solid senior campaign averaging over 10 points per game, but with Syracuse’s roster full, his return would be impossible even if he clears legal hurdles. A Colorado judge recently sided with athletes seeking a fifth season, and while the NCAA fights back, the case…