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Diego Pavia Leads Lawsuit Challenging NCAA Eligibility Rules
12/27/2025
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Story summary
- Diego Pavia, a Heisman Trophy runner-up, and 26 other players challenge NCAA eligibility rules after the decision to allow NBA draft pick James Nnaji to return to college basketball.
- Pavia's legal team argues NCAA counts junior college seasons against Division I football eligibility and seeks a new injunction to let him play in 2026.
- The lawsuit has drawn attention for its multiple plaintiffs and broader questions about NCAA regulations.
