Former FSU basketball starter Alex Steen suing NCAA, seeking fifth season of eligibility
Former Florida State basketball starter Alex Steen is suing the NCAA over its eligibility rules as he seeks the opportunity to play a fifth season of college basketball in 2026-27. The emergency action was filed Aug. 14 in the Circuit Court of the Second Judicial Circuit in and for Leon County, Florida. The filing describes […]
Florida State basketball player Alex Steen is taking legal action against the NCAA, seeking permission to compete in a fifth season of college basketball during the 2026-27 season. The lawsuit, filed on August 14 in Florida, challenges the NCAA's "5-in-5" rule, which currently bars Steen from playing due to his graduation from high school in 2022 and lack of a one-year redshirt period.
Steen, who played for both Division II Florida Southern and Division I Florida State, argues that he falls under the group of athletes excluded from the rule. His attorneys assert that the NCAA's decision has directly affected Florida State University, as the institution received communications from the NCAA making Steen ineligible.
Steen seeks a temporary restraining order and a preliminary injunction to prevent the NCAA from enforcing the rule. The lawsuit also calls for a temporary restraining order and a preliminary injunction, as the 2026-27 season is approaching, and roster spots, scholarships, revenue-sharing payments, and NIL opportunities are already being determined.
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