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SEC joins Big Ten in banning pros from returning to college, including basketball players
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: EDDIE PELLS and ERIC OLSON, Associated Press , as published by ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports
· August 26, 2026
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Key points Further details about the rule and its implications are available from the source, including how the Southeastern Conference's rule compares to the one implemented by the Big Ten. A new rule has been passed by the Southeastern Conference, banning players who have been drafted by certain professional leagues from returning to college.
A new rule has been passed by the Southeastern Conference, banning players who have been drafted by certain professional leagues from returning to college. This includes players drafted by the NFL, NBA, or WNBA, as well as those listed on rosters in these leagues.
The Southeastern Conference is not alone in this decision, as the Big Ten has also taken a similar stance. The move comes in response to a recent surge of professional players attempting to return to college.
Further details about the rule and its implications are available from the source, including how the Southeastern Conference's rule compares to the one implemented by the Big Ten.
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Published: August 26, 2026 ·
Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports ·
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