NCAA approves 5-for-5 eligibility rule, eliminating redshirting for college athletes

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The NCAA has approved a new "5-for-5" eligibility rule granting all college athletes five years of eligibility to play five seasons. The rule effectively eliminates redshirting, as the eligibility clock starts when the athlete enters college or the academic year following their 19th birthday, whichever comes first. Extensions are only allowed for major life events like religious missions, maternity leave, or military service. The article examines how this new rule impacts the current eligibility status of Indiana University basketball players.

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