NCAA Says New Eligibility Rules Won’t Apply Retroactively
NCAA President Charlie Baker announced that the proposed eligibility reforms will not be applied retroactively. Athletes who graduated or exhausted their eligibility in the 2025‑26 season will remain unaffected.
The changes aim to overhaul the age‑based eligibility framework, but existing completions are preserved. Baker made the remarks during a Division I board of directors phone call.
The clarification will shape how college programs manage roster construction for upcoming seasons.
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