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Dozens of college basketball players across the country have been granted court orders to play this season, challenging the NCAA's new eligibility rules. This unprecedented situation has led to some teams having experienced fifth-year players, while others face roster gaps due to legal outcomes. The NCAA's new five-year eligibility model, which allows athletes to play for five seasons starting at age 19 or after high school graduation, did not apply retroactively to the class of 2022, prompting numerous lawsuits. Judges in various states have issued injunctions allowing some players to compete, though not all rulings have favored the athletes.
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