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The NCAA is set to vote on a 5-year eligibility rule in May, potentially allowing players like Otega Oweh to return for an additional season. If passed, this could lead to significant changes in college basketball dynamics and player decisions.
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Plenty of head coaches are hanging onto some money in case this 5-in-5 eligibility thing goes into place for this senior class.
It would obviously be beyond chaotic if this happens.
— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) April 23, 2026 NCAA President Charlie Baker is pushing for the proposal to allow DI athletes five years of eligibility to be voted on as emergency legislation in May, with implementation the next month.
Baker is also in support of DI having a legal tampering window like we see in the NFL. pic.twitter.com/J485zQawn5
— Mit Winter (@WinterSportsLaw) April 23, 2026
The NCAA 5-year eligibility rule, proposed by President Charlie Baker, could be voted on in May and implemented in June, allowing players to have an additional year of eligibility.
If the rule is approved, Otega Oweh could have the option to return to Kentucky for a fifth season, impacting his career decisions.
The rule could lead to increased chaos during the offseason, as many players may seek to capitalize on NIL offers and potentially enter the transfer portal for an extra year.

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