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College Basketball Season Opens Amid Eligibility Legal Battles

College Basketball Season Opens Amid Eligibility Legal Battles
World Sports · 08:24:39 - Friday, 30 October 2026

The college basketball season has officially tipped off, but the start of the campaign is being accompanied by a wave of eligibility disputes that are playing out in courthouses nationwide.

Legal challenges over player eligibility, including transfer rules and name, image, and likeness regulations, have created uncertainty for programs and athletes alike as the season gets underway.

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