Court Ruling Shakes Up College Sports | Big 12 Basketball News

A major legal win could redefine college sports: a judge granted two former UCF athletes, basketball star Riley Kugel and footballer Phillip Dunnam, temporary permission to compete in 2026–27—even if they’ve exhausted eligibility or signed pro deals. The NCAA and SEC can’t block them, and they get a week in the transfer portal. If they’d been eligible for a fifth year, they’re now. The NCAA must defend this ruling in court on September 11—or risk it becoming permanent. For Kugel, UCF is an option, but other conferences may have their own rules; Dunnam, meanwhile, seems headed elsewhere as UCF doesn’t need another defensive back. This decision shakes up the landscape—and its long-term impact remains uncertain. 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/35ba94afb34d9608