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NCAA Fights Court Order on Player Eligibility
8 Jul
Summary
- NCAA challenges court ruling allowing player practice and benefits.
- NCAA claims player already received fifth-year eligibility waiver.
- Case hinges on when player's NCAA eligibility clock started.
The NCAA is actively challenging a court order concerning Oklahoma State Guard Kashie Natt's eligibility. A judge issued an ex parte ruling on Monday, preventing the NCAA from enforcing its decision to deny Natt's waiver request for the 2026-27 season. This ruling permits Natt to practice with the team and access all athletic benefits.
The NCAA has publicly disagreed with the order, asserting it was made without their opportunity to respond. Scott Bearby, the NCAA's chief legal officer, stated the order is flawed and that litigation is being used to circumvent rules. The organization believes Natt has already benefited from the 'Pavia waiver,' which granted him a fifth season of eligibility.
Natt's eligibility is debated based on when his collegiate career began. He started at a junior college five years ago, followed by three years at NAIA LSU-Alexandria, and then one year at Sam Houston. His attorney argues Natt's NCAA clock should have started in 2021-22 at LSU-Alexandria, granting him another year of play. The case remains pending, with no new court date set.
