Texas A&M benefits again as Jordan Pope wins TRO in eligibility case
Jordan Pope and more than 70 players were granted a TRO in their lawsuit against the NCAA, giving the new Texas A&M guard immediate eligibility.
Texas A&M athletics have once again found themselves at the forefront of eligibility disputes in college sports. Last season, quarterback Rashaun Agee successfully retained his final year of eligibility, thanks to a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) granted by head coach Bucky McMillan. This season, A&M finds itself embroiled in multiple eligibility battles, including those involving newly signed player Jordan Pope and former NBA G League guard Bryson Warren.
The NCAA recently issued a ruling in Pope's favor, granting him a TRO that allows him to continue competing while his eligibility challenge proceeds in court. This decision prohibits the NCAA from enforcing transfer rules and prevents players from playing if they signed a professional contract before July 31. Additionally, the ruling keeps the transfer portal open until August 24.
McMillan, anticipating potential challenges, kept a roster spot open for Pope, a precaution that ultimately paid off. The Texas Trial Group reported that Pope is among over 70 players granted a TRO in the ongoing lawsuit against the NCAA.
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