crazy.. now the Gov is siding against the courts
Tom House & Charles Johnston
Does this mean tom house in joining the team? This team is loaded
Where the hell is all this going................................
So maybe House can play if we make it to the NCAA's in Dayton? 
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Florida's Todd Golden: NCAA eligibility chaos self-inflicted
https://www.espn.com/mens-college-baske ... -inflicted
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama -- Florida Gators men's basketball coach Todd Golden said the "chaos" created this offseason by the NCAA's new five-year eligibility rule is self-inflicted.
Citing the plight of fifth-year guard Denzel Aberdeen, who was recently granted a temporary injunction in a Florida court to return to Gainesville and play this season, Golden said the NCAA is responsible for the drama that has included dozens of lawsuits filed by athletes in the Class of 2022 who were not included when the NCAA announced five years of eligibility for all players in June.
"I truly just believe that the Class of '22 athletes deserve to play, especially at this point with everybody starting school," he said. "Everybody is in the middle of their semesters. There are not guys or girls just hanging out there waiting to see if [the Colorado federal case] wins to jump back and reenroll and play. We're long past that conversation that was taking place in May and June. And so at this point, the NCAA is trying to argue that they're trying to prevent chaos, but they're really causing it."
Aberdeen was on the floor when the buzzer sounded in Florida's win over Houston in the 2025 national championship game. He then transferred to Kentucky last season and averaged 13.5 PPG and 3.4 APG, before he returned with a plan to play for the Gators in 2026-27, assuming his legal standing is upheld. Aberdeen's initial plan was to apply for a waiver from the NCAA after he played just 41 total minutes his freshman season. Instead, he chose the legal route, where he is currently cleared to compete for a team that's seeking its second national title in three years.
Golden also knows that may not last as the NCAA has vowed to fight every state and federal ruling that has favored the Class of 2022 athletes seeking an additional year.
"He's eligible right now. He won his temporary injunction. The NCAA is trying to keep him from playing just like any other person in that class, which is a conversation for a different day. But we remain very confident," said Golden, who added that there are "points in this discussion that don't make a lot of sense to us.
"I think Denzel, I think he has the best facts of anybody in America in regards to these five-for-five situations. He has a great legal team that put an incredible argument forward. And so we're planning on having him and we feel good about it."
Thomas Haugh, a projected first-round pick in the 2027 NBA draft and a potential All-American, has been happy to have Aberdeen back after their national title run, he said. He has also been supportive of Aberdeen's legal plight and said he's hopeful he'll get another shot to play with him this season.
"I miss playing with him so much," Haugh said. "If you just come watch our practices and see just how much we click together with him as our other guard, too. It's incredible. I'm not too worried about it. I think Coach Golden is really confident about it, so if I hear that, I'm happy, too. I went to the courtroom the other day, too. It was a little scary, but it was cool."
https://www.espn.com/mens-college-baske ... -inflicted
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama -- Florida Gators men's basketball coach Todd Golden said the "chaos" created this offseason by the NCAA's new five-year eligibility rule is self-inflicted.
Citing the plight of fifth-year guard Denzel Aberdeen, who was recently granted a temporary injunction in a Florida court to return to Gainesville and play this season, Golden said the NCAA is responsible for the drama that has included dozens of lawsuits filed by athletes in the Class of 2022 who were not included when the NCAA announced five years of eligibility for all players in June.
"I truly just believe that the Class of '22 athletes deserve to play, especially at this point with everybody starting school," he said. "Everybody is in the middle of their semesters. There are not guys or girls just hanging out there waiting to see if [the Colorado federal case] wins to jump back and reenroll and play. We're long past that conversation that was taking place in May and June. And so at this point, the NCAA is trying to argue that they're trying to prevent chaos, but they're really causing it."
Aberdeen was on the floor when the buzzer sounded in Florida's win over Houston in the 2025 national championship game. He then transferred to Kentucky last season and averaged 13.5 PPG and 3.4 APG, before he returned with a plan to play for the Gators in 2026-27, assuming his legal standing is upheld. Aberdeen's initial plan was to apply for a waiver from the NCAA after he played just 41 total minutes his freshman season. Instead, he chose the legal route, where he is currently cleared to compete for a team that's seeking its second national title in three years.
Golden also knows that may not last as the NCAA has vowed to fight every state and federal ruling that has favored the Class of 2022 athletes seeking an additional year.
"He's eligible right now. He won his temporary injunction. The NCAA is trying to keep him from playing just like any other person in that class, which is a conversation for a different day. But we remain very confident," said Golden, who added that there are "points in this discussion that don't make a lot of sense to us.
"I think Denzel, I think he has the best facts of anybody in America in regards to these five-for-five situations. He has a great legal team that put an incredible argument forward. And so we're planning on having him and we feel good about it."
Thomas Haugh, a projected first-round pick in the 2027 NBA draft and a potential All-American, has been happy to have Aberdeen back after their national title run, he said. He has also been supportive of Aberdeen's legal plight and said he's hopeful he'll get another shot to play with him this season.
"I miss playing with him so much," Haugh said. "If you just come watch our practices and see just how much we click together with him as our other guard, too. It's incredible. I'm not too worried about it. I think Coach Golden is really confident about it, so if I hear that, I'm happy, too. I went to the courtroom the other day, too. It was a little scary, but it was cool."
following OH Supreme Court ruling, sounds lke TH is eligible again. Wow!
This creates some big problems
1. Problem for CBR. Who and how does CBR play this loaded lieup?
2. Problem for SoCon. 2nd wave of lineup will be tough to handle
3. Problem for NCAA tourney if Dins get a 13 seed or higher. Dins will expose seeding when they take out the 5th or 6th seed
This creates some big problems
1. Problem for CBR. Who and how does CBR play this loaded lieup?
2. Problem for SoCon. 2nd wave of lineup will be tough to handle
3. Problem for NCAA tourney if Dins get a 13 seed or higher. Dins will expose seeding when they take out the 5th or 6th seed
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Sad Din wrote: ↑Wed Oct 14, 2026 6:34 pmfollowing OH Supreme Court ruling, sounds lke TH is eligible again. Wow!
This creates some big problems
1. Problem for CBR. Who and how does CBR play this loaded lieup?
2. Problem for SoCon. 2nd wave of lineup will be tough to handle
3. Problem for NCAA tourney if Dins get a 13 seed or higher. Dins will expose seeding when they take out the 5th or 6th seed
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- Problem: My lobster is too buttery
Sad Din wrote: ↑Wed Oct 14, 2026 6:34 pmfollowing OH Supreme Court ruling, sounds lke TH is eligible again. Wow!
This creates some big problems
1. Problem for CBR. Who and how does CBR play this loaded lieup?
2. Problem for SoCon. 2nd wave of lineup will be tough to handle
3. Problem for NCAA tourney if Dins get a 13 seed or higher. Dins will expose seeding when they take out the 5th or 6th seed
Dope!
All good problems to have!
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The NCAA just needs to let it go. Amazed that they continue to fight this. They've created all the legal chaos by not granting the '22 class a fifth year. It's beyond selfish on their part. The NCAA reported almost $63.5 million in outside legal expenses in fiscal 2025 - it will be a lot more in 2026. It does not include the salaries and benefits of the NCAA’s in-house lawyers. In fiscal 2025 alone, the NCAA recorded $372.25 million in legal-settlement expense. Crazy!
It will be interesting to see if the Ohio Supreme Court comes to a decision quickly or whether this drags out for some time. Glad to see that House will now be able to play. Hopefully for the duration of the year.
It will be interesting to see if the Ohio Supreme Court comes to a decision quickly or whether this drags out for some time. Glad to see that House will now be able to play. Hopefully for the duration of the year.
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Paladin91 wrote: ↑Thu Oct 15, 2026 10:24 amThe NCAA just needs to let it go. Amazed that they continue to fight this. They've created all the legal chaos by not granting the '22 class a fifth year. It's beyond selfish on their part. The NCAA reported almost $63.5 million in outside legal expenses in fiscal 2025 - it will be a lot more in 2026. It does not include the salaries and benefits of the NCAA’s in-house lawyers. In fiscal 2025 alone, the NCAA recorded $372.25 million in legal-settlement expense. Crazy!
It will be interesting to see if the Ohio Supreme Court comes to a decision quickly or whether this drags out for some time. Glad to see that House will now be able to play. Hopefully for the duration of the year.
At this juncture they are basically just fighting against the viewpoint of a large portion of their own product (schools in the NCAA).
It's F-ing stupid....................
It's time for them to hit the stop button, reset and listen to what most schools in the NCAA want............
Hoping to see a roster update soon.
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