Athletes Win Fifth Year Eligibility | LSU Basketball News

Forty-four college athletes fought for their right to an extra year of eligibility, arguing they shouldn’t be labeled “professional” just because they’d signed contracts or started post-athletic careers. In a major courtroom victory, a judge granted them a fifth year — empowering them to control their futures and finish college on their own terms. While this win secures their playing time, the broader legal battle rages on, with conferences like the SEC suing schools over recruiting rules. For now, LSU keeps its key players — and these athletes get to keep chasing their dreams on campus. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/64f89c72eb02ee37