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Colorado Court Grants Fifth Year, NCAA Appeals; UConn Coach Rejects Adding Players

8/8/2026

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A Colorado court issued a preliminary injunction allowing 2022-class athletes a fifth year, and the NCAA is appealing.
UConn coach Dan Hurley said the eligibility extension cheapens the sport, creates an unfair advantage for players added within 42 days, and announced he will not add any players to the roster.
The NCAA said it will seek to restore the status quo as soon as possible while the appeal proceeds.

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A Colorado court issued a preliminary injunction allowing 2022-class athletes a fifth year, and the NCAA is appealing.
UConn coach Dan Hurley said the eligibility extension cheapens the sport, creates an unfair advantage for players added within 42 days, and announced he will not add any players to the roster.
The NCAA said it will seek to restore the status quo as soon as possible while the appeal proceeds.