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Ohio lawsuit alleges new NCAA rule unfairly denies high school Class of '22 athletes a 5th season
By Eric Olson, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 24, 2026
· 4 min read
Less than 24 hours after the NCAA Division I Cabinet approved a monumental change in eligibility rules, a group of 15 college basketball players filed a lawsuit in an Ohio state court claiming the new age-based model unfairly shuts them out of further competition.The NCAA will now allow athletes ...
Key takeaway The NCAA will now allow athletes five seasons of competition over a five-year period that begins with their full-time enrollment or the academic year following their 19th birthday, whichever occurs first.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The NCAA's new eligibility rule has significant implications for San Antonio 's college athletes, particularly those who graduated from high school in 2022 and are nearing the end of their traditional four-year eligibility period. With the University of Texas at San Antonio and other local colleges fielding Division I teams, the impact of this rule change will be felt in the San Antonio area. The lawsuit filed in Ohio may be just the beginning, with similar challenges expected in other states, including potentially Texas. Local athletes and their families will be watching closely as this situation unfolds, particularly if they have athletes who will be affected by the new rule. The outcome of this legal challenge could have far-reaching consequences for college sports in San Antonio, affecting not only the athletes but also the teams and the community that supports them.
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Category: schools ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Less than 24 hours after the NCAA Division I Cabinet approved a monumental change in eligibility rules, a group of 15 college basketball players filed a lawsuit in an Ohio state court claiming the new age-based model unfairly shuts them out of further competition.The NCAA will now allow athletes ...
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