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Ohio judge grants preliminary injunction for men’s, women’s hoops players suing NCAA for eligibility
By Associated Press at ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports
· July 9, 2026
· 1 min read
CINCINNATI (AP) — An Ohio judge has granted a preliminary injunction for 24 men’s and women’s college basketball players suing the NCAA for eligibility, claiming the new age-based model unfairly shuts them out of further competition. Judge Christopher Wagner said Thursday the NCAA eligibility rul...
Key takeaway Judge Christopher Wagner said Thursday the NCAA eligibility rules have been applied to 2022 high school graduates in an [...
Why this matters in The McAllen
The decision by an Ohio judge to grant a preliminary injunction to college basketball players suing the NCAA for eligibility has implications for local athletes in the Rio Grande Valley. Many students from McAllen and surrounding areas aspire to play sports at the collegiate level, and changes to NCAA eligibility rules can have a direct impact on their ability to compete. The new age-based model, which is at the center of the lawsuit, may disproportionately affect students from the Valley who may not have had the same opportunities or resources as their peers from other parts of the country. As the case moves forward, local athletes and their families will be watching closely to see how the NCAA responds to the injunction and whether the eligibility rules are revised to be more inclusive. The outcome could have a significant impact on the college sports landscape in the Valley.
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Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports ·
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