Wisconsin's Braeden Carrington stays eligible after injunction | Reports

MADISON, Wisconsin – Wisconsin men’s basketball star Braeden Carrington is one step closer to securing a fifth season of eligibility thanks to a California judge’s recent ruling. According to CBS Sports, a judge issued an injunction on October 20 that enables Carrington and other plaintiffs to remain eligible for a fifth season of college basketball in 2026-27.

While the NCAA has consistently appealed such rulings, the injunction still keeps the Wisconsin guard eligible to play with less than two weeks remaining before the regular season kicks off. Carrington first became eligible when a temporary restraining order was granted in August, and it was hardly surprising that the court would rule in his favor once again.

NCAA senior vice president for external affairs Tim Buckley stated that the organization intends to defend its rule, as previous cases have sided with them when reaching a higher court. Carrington has already practiced with the Badgers and played in the team's first two exhibition games of the 2026-27 season, including a 20-point performance in the Oct.

15 exhibition win over UW-Green Bay. His continued eligibility is a significant boost for the Badgers, who averaged 8.3 points per game from Carrington during his lone season in Madison.