A Kentucky judge has denied an emergency stay requested by the NCAA, allowing a group of athletes from the 2022 high school class to remain eligible for the upcoming 2026-27 season.
The ruling affects Missouri forward Mark Mitchell, Louisville guard Seth Trimble, and Texas Tech quarterback Thomas Castellanos, among others. Mitchell and Trimble are set to begin the 2026-27 basketball season with their respective programs, while Castellanos is currently playing football for Texas Tech.
The athletes are seeking to capitalize on the NCAA's new five-for-five eligibility model, which grants five years of eligibility to compete in five seasons. The judge's decision keeps them eligible while legal proceedings continue.
