SEC joins Big Ten in banning pros from returning to college, including basketball players

3 verified updates • corroborated by 2 independent sources • tracked since August 25, 2026

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06:31 PM 2 sources: AP News, The Boston Globe
Big Ten bars football players with pro contracts from returning to play amid NCAA eligibility chaos
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08:31 PM 1 source: AP News
SEC joins Big Ten in banning pros from returning to college, including basketball players
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09:31 PM 2 sources: AP News, The Boston Globe