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Ohio lawsuit alleges new NCAA rule unfairly denies high school Class of '22 athletes a 5th season
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk ERIC OLSON, Associated Press , as published by ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway It was filed by a group of college basketball players, totaling 15, less than a day after the NCAA Division I Cabinet made a significant decision on eligibility rules.
A lawsuit has been filed in an Ohio state court regarding a new NCAA rule. The lawsuit claims that the rule unfairly affects certain athletes. It was filed by a group of college basketball players, totaling 15, less than a day after the NCAA Division I Cabinet made a significant decision on eligibility rules.
The new rule is based on an age-based model, which the athletes claim shuts them out of further competition. The lawsuit specifically mentions the impact on high school Class of '22 athletes, alleging they are denied a 5th season. Further details on the lawsuit and the new NCAA rule are available from ValleyCentral, the source of this information.
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Category: schools Published: June 24, 2026 Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports Reading time: 1 min
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