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NCAA Proposes Eligibility Changes for Draft-Entering Athletes

4/2/2026

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The NCAA Division I Cabinet is reviewing eligibility changes for athletes entering professional drafts, which could bar those staying in a draft from competing in college.
The proposal follows high-profile cases involving basketball players Charles Bediako and James Nnaji.
If approved, the changes could affect athletes enrolling this fall.
They could also allow signing with agents and accepting prize money without losing eligibility, as the NCAA seeks uniform rules.

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The NCAA Division I Cabinet is reviewing eligibility changes for athletes entering professional drafts, which could bar those staying in a draft from competing in college.
The proposal follows high-profile cases involving basketball players Charles Bediako and James Nnaji.
If approved, the changes could affect athletes enrolling this fall.
They could also allow signing with agents and accepting prize money without losing eligibility, as the NCAA seeks uniform rules.