Patrick Murphy confirms Alabama softball plans for NCAA five-in-five eligibility
Alabama softball is discussing how to use the NCAA five-in-five eligibility rule, which could give extra seasons to seniors like Jocelyn Briski.
Alabama softball has announced plans to comply with new NCAA eligibility rules set to take effect in June 2026. These changes allow athletes to compete for up to five years instead of the previous maximum of four seasons within a five-year window. Currently, Alabama seniors Jocelyn Briski, Jena Young, Salen Hawkins, and Lauren Johnson all began their college careers in 2024, meaning they would have been ineligible under the previous system.
However, the new rules could allow them to return for the 2028 season, pending individual eligibility certification and their decisions to return. This shift could significantly impact Alabama's recruitment strategy, potentially leading to smaller incoming classes of transfers or freshmen due to roster caps and senior departures.
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