A Kentucky judge granted a temporary injunction Friday in a fifth-year NCAA eligibility lawsuit, immediately restoring playing eligibility for 38 athletes including Texas Tech quarterback Thomas Castellanos. The injunction prohibits the NCAA from enforcing eligibility restrictions, restitution rules, and transfer rules against the athletes or schools involved.
Where
Kentucky (court action); Lubbock, Lubbock County (Texas Tech)
Judge Brian C. EdwardsJefferson Circuit Court, Division 11 judge who granted the injunction
Thomas CastellanosTexas Tech quarterback, one of 38 plaintiffs in the eligibility lawsuit
Mark MitchellOne of 38 plaintiffs in the eligibility lawsuit
Seth TrimbleOne of 38 plaintiffs in the eligibility lawsuit
Pat KelseyLouisville men's basketball coach who testified in the case
Dennis GatesMissouri men's basketball coach who testified in the case
NCAADefendant in the eligibility lawsuit
Joey McGuireTexas Tech head coach
The facts
Judge Brian C. Edwards granted a temporary injunction Friday in a fifth-year eligibility lawsuit involving 38 athletes.13Stated by 2 sources
Under the injunction, the NCAA cannot bar athletes from playing if they already used their four years of eligibility.1
The NCAA also cannot enforce restitution rules or the ghost transfer rule against the athletes, schools, or competing schools.1
The NCAA cannot prohibit athletes from playing if they signed and then terminated a professional contract within seven days.13Stated by 2 sources
On Oct. 2, a Kentucky Court of Appeals dissolved a prior temporary injunction that had allowed Castellanos to play.13Stated by 2 sources
Thomas Castellanos committed to Texas Tech on Aug. 26 after the first temporary restraining order was granted.3
Castellanos has participated in four contests for Texas Tech, totaling 79 offensive yards and four all-purpose touchdowns.3
Texas Tech will play Arizona State Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at Galaxy Stadium in Lubbock.3
Who said what
These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.
Pat Kelsey, Louisville men's basketball coach Coaches face uncertainty about NCAA rules; lawsuits are the only way some athletes can gain eligibility.1
Pat Kelsey, Louisville men's basketball coach Congress needs to pass guardrails and the Protect College Sports Act to end NCAA rules chaos.1
How they headlined it
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Judge grants temporary injunction in eligibility lawsuit involving Thomas Castellanos, Mark Mitchell, Seth Trimble
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