The NCAA had denied Smith's request for an extra year of eligibility, which would have forced him to enter the supplemental draft. With the injunction, Smith can remain at Clemson for another season. xsportfeed.life
This case follows similar legal challenges by college players against NCAA eligibility rules, including the Brendan Sorsby case at Texas Tech. The NCAA may argue that state courts are interfering with their rules, potentially building support for federal legislation granting college sports an antitrust exemption.
