The NCAA voted on Wednesday to give eligibility relief to Division I winter-sport athletes regardless of how many games they play during the 2020-21 academic year. Athletes now have the opportunity to play five seasons within a six-year span rather than the typical four seasons in five years.
For college basketball this vote could be quite the game changer, at least for some programs. In fact, Minnesota might be a main beneficiary of players receiving an extra year of eligibility.
Think about it. One thing the Gophers don’t suffer from (except rare cases like Daniel Oturu) is players leaving early for pro ball.