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Cade Tyson Case: Will He Play College Ball?
13 Oct
Summary
- NCAA eligibility ruling for Cade Tyson is expected Tuesday.
- Tyson's case hinges on a new NCAA rule and a lawsuit.
- His status impacts the Minnesota Gophers' season roster.
A crucial ruling on Cade Tyson's college basketball eligibility is expected on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Tyson completed his fourth year of play in the 2025-26 season, averaging 19.6 points. His eligibility for the 2026-27 season is uncertain due to a new NCAA rule that eliminated traditional redshirts but did not include the class of 2022.
This rule change, coupled with the absence of COVID-19 eligibility considerations, has led Tyson and other athletes to sue the NCAA for a fifth year. His case, originally filed in Colorado, has faced different judicial outcomes compared to teammates like Langston Reynolds, who is currently eligible. Tyson has since enrolled at Minnesota and is practicing with the team, but his official status remains undetermined.
The Minnesota Gophers' roster construction for the upcoming season was completed without certainty regarding Tyson's availability. The team is considered deep and possesses the potential to contend for an NCAA Tournament berth, regardless of the final decision on Tyson's eligibility.
