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NCAA President Defends Eligibility Rules Amid Player Criticism

1/6/2026

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NCAA President Charlie Baker says players who sign NBA contracts will lose college eligibility.
Baker reaffirmed the rule amid controversies to protect college basketball from destabilizing legal challenges.
Peter Roby, a former Ivy League player, criticized the focus on money over education and called for a new NCAA division to prioritize academics.
Baker countered that power conferences have improved graduation rates and contribute to women's sports.

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NCAA President Charlie Baker says players who sign NBA contracts will lose college eligibility.
Baker reaffirmed the rule amid controversies to protect college basketball from destabilizing legal challenges.
Peter Roby, a former Ivy League player, criticized the focus on money over education and called for a new NCAA division to prioritize academics.
Baker countered that power conferences have improved graduation rates and contribute to women's sports.