OT: NCAA - Five years to play four, right?

[BRS24]

So, this was in the Providence game thread, and instead of gumming it up, thought I'd post and ask here. Perhaps Maggie is thinking that Ayanna would petition the NCAA for a 6th season, as she's missed two of her four years at UConn as of now?

NCAA will not implement ‘5-for-5’ eligibility rules anytime soon, internal memo says

The NCAA to keep four-year eligibility rule through 2026-27, ending the debate (for now) about a "five-for-five" model.

www.nytimes.com

"Wednesday’s memo, sent to Division I schools by Illinois athletic director and Division I cabinet chair Josh Whitman, made it clear that the current eligibility rules — five years to play four seasons — will remain in place for the rest of this academic year as well as the 2026-27 academic year."​

 

[Geew1992]

Maybe she’s already petitioned? Or maybe she has 2 years but not necessarily she was granted the second year?

 

[Centerstream]

I was wondering if Ayanna had mentioned her staying to Azzi and that's why Azzi seemed to want Ayanna to take the 🎤, to announce it. But I (we?) may never know...

 

[BRS24]

Maybe she’s already petitioned? Or maybe she has 2 years but not necessarily she was granted the second year?

Possibly, however considering how air tight UConn is about anything player related, we won't know until whatever happens, happens. LOL.

 

[Bigboote]

The NCAA sometimes (often?) gives extra years. Ali Patberg got seven including the covid year. Hanna Cavinder got six including covid. That did not include any injuries or sitting due to transfer, she just decided to stop playing and then unstop.

 

[JSB60]

My understanding is that the player has to apply for a sixth year to play four after the five years have run out.

 

[Geew1992]

 

[Geew1992]

Possibly, however considering how air tight UConn is about anything player related, we won't know until whatever happens, happens. LOL.

Tight lipped about eveythinggggg

 

[cancontent]

The NCAA sometimes (often?) gives extra years. Ali Patberg got seven including the covid year. Hanna Cavinder got six including covid. That did not include any injuries or sitting due to transfer, she just decided to stop playing and then unstop.

My understanding is that the player has to apply for a sixth year to play four after the five years have run out.

Was about to mention this. It's called an eligibility extension waiver. Provided there's documentation to back up Patterson's case, which I'm sure exists, I believe she has a good case,.

 

[BRS24]

Regardless of whether it's 1 or 2 years, Ayanna might have the right idea to get a master's degree.