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Coach Calls for Age Limit to Protect College Basketball

2/3/2026

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Brad Brownell said the NCAA's control over college basketball is a concern as former professionals return to the sport.
He cited Amari Bailey, who has played in the NBA, as an example of seasoned players trying to re-enter college basketball and bypass traditional amateurism rules.
Brownell proposed an age limit for players, arguing older athletes should not be freshmen, and said action to protect younger recruits is needed.

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Story summary

Brad Brownell said the NCAA's control over college basketball is a concern as former professionals return to the sport.
He cited Amari Bailey, who has played in the NBA, as an example of seasoned players trying to re-enter college basketball and bypass traditional amateurism rules.
Brownell proposed an age limit for players, arguing older athletes should not be freshmen, and said action to protect younger recruits is needed.