What Big Ten statement means for Indiana basketball and Sam Alexis' eligibility
Indiana basketball has the support of the Big Ten with the league's statement on players seeking a fifth year of eligibility. Here's what it means.
The Big Ten Conference has announced that Sam Alexis, an Indiana basketball player who had previously signed a professional contract with the NBA G-League, will be eligible for the coming season. The league's statement clarifies that players who have interacted with professional basketball leagues but did not withdraw or declare an intent to return to college within the required timeframe are now allowed to maintain eligibility for athletic competition at conference institutions.
While this ruling does not directly impact Alexis' eligibility in state or federal court, where he has been part of a legal challenge against the NCAA, it provides him with a clear path forward for the upcoming season. The NCAA is currently appealing the temporary injunction granted to Alexis and other athletes, but the Big Ten's decision offers immediate relief for the Hoosiers basketball program.
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