We had another twist in the 5-in-5 lawsuits saga on Monday, with a judge in Ohio granting the NCAA a stay of the injunction previously granted - meaning players who were previously ruled eligible are no longer able to play or enter the transfer portal under the lawsuit.
Those players are still technically eligible, however, under the federal class action in Colorado.
The transfer portal aspect is important because it now prevents MJ Collins from joining Cincinnati. Players who entered the portal during the spring window can still transfer, but no new players can enter under the current rules.
Still, amid the uncertainty, players are committing to schools.
Texas transfer Jordan Pope is headed to Texas A&M, which calls into question the eligibility of former G-Leaguer Bryson Warren.
Donovan Atwell is returning to Texas Tech for his fifth year of eligibility.
Murray State transfer Fred King is heading back to Creighton (MARFO).
Grand Canyon's Jaden Henley is returning to the Lopes for his fifth year of eligibility.
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An NCAA selection committee member told Jeff Goodman, “The NCAA may not be able to threaten teams that use players deemed ineligible by the NCAA, but I can penalize them and so can other committee members if they want, whether it’s by seeding or even not including them in the field.”
In response, the NCAA Committee Chair released a statement.
2027 guard Lemar Shir committed to Green Bay.
Georgia Tech announced its non-conference schedule.
The Seattle Holiday Classic will feature Baylor vs. Washington and Seattle U vs. Washington State on December 19.
The Sunshine Slam features High Point, Wyoming, Duquesne, and Kent State.
Robert Morris signed a jersey patch deal with content creator All Hail.
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