Court Orders Athletes Back on Court | College Basketball News

A Dallas court just issued a bombshell temporary restraining order that could rewrite college sports rules — letting two former UCF stars, basketball’s Riley Kugel and football’s Phillip Dunnam, play in 2026-27 regardless of NCAA or SEC bylaws, even if they’ve used up eligibility or signed pro deals. The judge wants them back where they were at the end of their last season — and opens the transfer portal for a week. Kugel, who went undrafted, might return to UCF or the SEC despite declaring for the NBA draft; Dunnam is already using the portal to find a new team. The NCAA must defend this ruling in court on September 11, and the fallout could ripple across conferences like the Big 12. This isn’t just about two players — it’s a direct challenge to the NCAA’s grip on player eligibility. 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/a2707ceafee5ec56