Transfer guard B.J. Edwards' eligibility in question with stay in case
Oklahoma Sooners transfer guard has eligibility put on hold after NCAA was granted a stay in court of appeals.
Oklahoma's top offseason recruit, B.J. Edwards, might not have the opportunity to play for the Sooners this season. The NCAA's request for a stay in the case has put Edwards' eligibility at risk, according to a report by Brody Lusk of Sooners Illustrated. The Tennessee Court of Appeals upheld the NCAA's request, reversing the temporary injunction that had allowed Edwards and 18 other players to secure their fifth season of eligibility.
Edwards obtained his eligibility in July as part of the 5-in-5 injunction, which was given to members of the 2022 recruiting class. He made the decision to join Oklahoma on August 13. Initially, Edwards was anticipated to contribute significantly in the Sooners' backcourt as a primary backcourt player. During the 2025-2026 season, he played for the SMU Mustangs, averaging 12.7 points, 4.9 assists, and 5.9 rebounds per game.
Although Oklahoma still has Xzayvier Brown and transfer guard Pop Isaacs available to lead the guard position, Edwards would have been a significant asset to the Sooners' lineup.
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