Big 12 Bans Pro Experience for College | Texas Tech Basketball News

The Big 12 just slammed the door shut on former pros returning to college ball—unanimously, immediately, and with teeth. While echoing moves by the Big Ten and SEC, the Big 12’s rules are stricter: no return if you declared for the draft, played pro ball, or signed a contract. That said, loopholes remain—for those still eligible under NCAA’s extra year rule or international athletes. And here’s the twist: Texas Tech already brought in players who technically fit the new ban—NBA Summer League stints, NFL tryouts, no contracts—but the real question is whether declaring for the draft (even without being drafted) triggers the rule. The league’s move? A preemptive strike against loopholes. The fallout? Already playing out on the field. 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/dc05697e07ebf36c