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Filip Borovicanin, MJ Collins file lawsuit against NCAA on age-based eligibility model
The NCAA Division I Cabinet approved an age-based eligibility model allowing athletes five years to play five seasons. Fifteen athletes, including Filip Borovicanin and MJ Collins, have filed a lawsuit to challenge this model. The plaintiffs seek an injunction to play during the 2026-27 season.
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Fifteen athletes filed a lawsuit in Hamilton County challenging the NCAA's new eligibility rules.
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Athletes Sue NCAA Over New Age-Based Eligibility Model
confidence 90%The NCAA Division I Cabinet approved an age-based eligibility model allowing athletes five years to play five seasons. Fifteen athletes, including Filip Borovicanin and MJ Collins, have filed a lawsuit to challenge this model. The plaintiffs seek an injunction to play during the 2026-27 season.
What's confirmed:
- The NCAA Division I Cabinet approved an age-based eligibility model giving athletes 5 years to play 5 seasons.
- Filip Borovicanin and MJ Collins are among 15 athletes suing the NCAA to play the 2026-27 season.
- A lawsuit alleges the new NCAA rule unfairly denies high school Class of 2022 athletes a fifth season.
Still unconfirmed:
- Javon Bennett and Shawn Phillips Jr. are among the 15 athletes who filed the lawsuit in Hamilton County.
- Kolby King filed a lawsuit to play one more season.