Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball Additions Get Court Injunction Finalized, Eligible for 2026-27 Season

The Bearcats are getting two more talents on the 2026-27 basketball roster to complete Jerrod Calhoun’s first basketball team. An Ohio judge granted a preliminary injunction for 15 players to be able to join college basketball teams for a fifth year of eligibility.

The Class of 2022 names, like MJ Collins, Kolby King, and others are now able to play while the case plays out in regular court over the coming months. Collins has already announced his commitment to Cincinnati, while King is expected to join the team when he officially enters the transfer portal.

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“The Court GRANTS Plaintiffs’ Motion for Preliminary Injunction as to Count One, Breach of Contract,” The case language stated. “The Court has not seen sufficient evidence regarding Count Two, Violation of the Ohio Consumer Sales Practices Act, and will DENY Plaintiffs’ Motion for Preliminary Injunction as to this claim. The Court GRANTS Plaintiffs’ request for injunctive relief from Bylaw 12.6 and GRANTS Plaintiffs’ request for injunctive relief from the requirements of the Transfer Portal. Players had no reason to enter the Transfer Portal if they believed they were not eligible to play; therefore, relief is granted for these Plaintiffs only.

“The Court’s findings are based on the limited record presented to the Court. This is a Preliminary Injunction, not a final judgment. The Court sets this matter for a Case Management Conference on August 4, 2026, at 2:00 pm, at which time the Court shall issue a scheduling order.”

Cincinnati had two roster spots left open in the event that Collins and King would be able to join the team. On3’s Pete Nakos ran down the whole situation last month.

“Xavier’s Filip Borovicanin and Cincinnati’s MJ Collins are among 15 athletes who have filed a lawsuit against the NCAA in the wake of the NCAA approving an age-based eligibility model,”Nakos wrote. “The suit seeks an injunction for 15 athletes in Ohio to play the 2026-27 college basketball season. The suit asks for the court to…

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Publish date : 2026-07-09 19:18:00

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