Mountaintop View 4-17-26: NCAA Eligibility, Calhoun and Utah State, UTEP Basketball, Jake Hall Returning to New Mexico, Boise State Lands a Big Guy, NFL Draft

TL;DR

NCAA eligibility updates are underway, with significant player movements including Jerrod Calhoun leaving Utah State and Jake Hall returning to New Mexico. UTEP has secured Ole Miss transfer Augusto Cassiá, while Boise State adds Jerquarius Stanback from Alabama State.

Key points

NCAA eligibility updates are being discussed.
Jerrod Calhoun left Utah State after a strong season.
Jake Hall is returning to New Mexico.
UTEP signed Ole Miss transfer Augusto Cassiá.
Boise State added Jerquarius Stanback from Alabama State.

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ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - MARCH 24: Jake Hall #23 of the New Mexico Lobos tries to drive against Jaiden Glover-Toscano #11 of the Saint Joseph's Hawks during the first half of a quarterfinal game in the 2026 National Invitation Tournament at The Pit on March 24, 2026 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Photo by Sam Wasson/Getty Images) | Getty Images

An update on potential changes to NCAA eligibility

As a refresher, here's our breaking news story at @YahooSports from last week on the NCAA's new eligibility concept –

And a story today in our weekly @On3 sports biz column on the ramifications for some players/teams –

— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) April 16, 2026

Calhoun gives insight on why he left Utah State

Jerrod Calhoun knew he had to make a move after Utah State won 28 games and only earned a nine seed in the NCAA Tournament. (Apple) (Spotify) (YouTube) pic.twitter.com/N5kOUruJfw

— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) April 16, 2026

UTEP Basketball lands an Ole Miss transfer

NEWS: Ole Miss transfer Augusto Cassiá has committed to UTEP, Aylton Tesch tells DraftExpress.

The 6'8, 23-year-old Brazilian power forward averaged 2.2 points in 10 minutes per game in the SEC last season. pic.twitter.com/TuABw8oxaM

— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) April 16, 2026

Q&A

What are the recent changes to NCAA eligibility rules?

The NCAA is considering new eligibility concepts that could impact various players and teams, but specific details are still emerging.

Why did Jerrod Calhoun leave Utah State after a successful season?

Calhoun decided to leave Utah State after the team won 28 games but received only a nine seed in the NCAA Tournament, indicating a need for a change.

Who are the new basketball transfers joining UTEP and Boise State?

UTEP has added Ole Miss transfer Augusto Cassiá, while Boise State has secured Jerquarius Stanback, the SWAC Defensive Player of the Year from Alabama State.