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Athletes Fight for Fifth Year Eligibility | College Basketball News

Amarri Monroe, a top transfer prospect for Syracuse basketball, is at the center of a major legal battle that could grant 2022 high school athletes an extra year of eligibility. A judge recently denied the NCAA’s attempt to block this ruling — with conditions: athletes must have entered the transfer portal by April and the fifth year can’t disrupt existing transfer rules or roster limits. Monroe, who played three seasons at Quinnipiac and one at Wofford, stands to benefit significantly if the ruling holds. The NCAA is appealing, but experts say this decision weakens their chances. Deadlines…

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