Fifth Year Eligibility Decision Looms | College Basketball News

A judge is set to decide whether high school athletes from the 2022 class deserve a fifth year of college eligibility — a ruling that could upend NCAA rosters. Six major conference commissioners are pushing for “no,” warning of roster chaos as older players might displace younger recruits. At the heart of the case is Mark Mitchell, a Missouri forward with strong ties to Kentucky, who’s hoping to play for the Wildcats — the only school besides Missouri linked to him. The NCAA claims he lacks sufficient Kentucky connections, but Mitchell and his teammates argue the organization heavily operates in the state. With Kentucky’s coaching staff watching closely, the outcome could reshape recruiting and college basketball’s future — and a decision is expected soon. 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/1cdedf71c0dc7ef9