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Judge Grants Extra Year of NCAA Eligibility to High School Class of '22
The ruling gives the affected athletes a fifth year under NCAA rules after a lawsuit challenged the association’s eligibility limits.
- On Friday, U.S. District Court Judge Charlotte Sweeney ruled high school Class of 2022 athletes are eligible for an additional year of NCAA competition, overturning previous eligibility restrictions for the group.
- Previously, NCAA regulations restricted student-athletes to five years to play four seasons, a policy that faced legal challenges from athletes such as Manu, who argued the structure unfairly penalized players for injuries.
- Washington Coach Jedd Fisch praised the ruling as a step in the right direction, noting it provides an extra season for five players including center Landen Hatchett and linebacker Xe'ree Alexander.
- Despite the ruling, the NCAA confirmed Saturday it intends to appeal the decision, potentially complicating roster planning for universities across the country.
- Sweeney clarified her decision does not alter NCAA transfer portal rules, revenue-sharing pools, or roster limits established by the House v. NCAA settlement in June 2025.
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How a judge's decision on Class of 2022 athletes could affect Missouri State athletics rosters this season
A federal judge's preliminary injunction has granted immediate fifth-year eligibility to Division I athletes from the Class of 2022, prompting the NCAA to prepare an expedited appeal while Missouri State officials monitor the potential impact on roster management. The post How a judge’s decision on Class of 2022 athletes could affect Missouri State athletics rosters this season appeared first on Springfield Daily Citizen.
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