If my research above is correct, Jeremic can transfer to an NCAA Division 3 program and play immediately, and have 1 year of eligibility left to compete.
Thanks for being a Saluki Mr. Gooch and Mr. Jeremic.
I believe he qualifies for immediate eligibility at the D2 level too.
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If my research above is correct, Jeremic can transfer to an NCAA Division 3 program and play immediately, and have 1 year of eligibility left to compete.
Thanks for being a Saluki Mr. Gooch and Mr. Jeremic.
I believe he qualifies for immediate eligibility at the D2 level too.
True, he does qualify immediately at D2. Pretty sure that D2 still has a "clock" or window time period to complete 4 years of eligibility that starts at high school graduation.
https://theithacan.org/columns/ncaa-age-rule-hurts-younger-college-athletes/
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According to the NCAA, there is no set age limit for any athletes. However, Division I athletes are required to enroll in school one calendar year after high school graduation and then have just five years to complete a typical four-year degree. On the Division III level, athletes still have only four years of eligibility, but they can spread these seasons out for as long as they like. Since Division I sports are more competitive and the stakes are higher, the rules are stricter.
That's interesting. I wonder if D1 rules have recently changed as there have been several cases of older players (mid 20's or later) dotted throughout the last couple decades. I seem to remember some years ago a 29/30 year old starting guard. Maybe Utah State? Can't remember where for sure.
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That's interesting. I wonder if D1 rules have recently changed as there have been several cases of older players (mid 20's or later) dotted throughout the last couple decades. I seem to remember some years ago a 29/30 year old starting guard. Maybe Utah State? Can't remember where for sure.
Seems like I remember that too. Not sure if there was a rule change or the NCAA granted waivers for military service straight out of high school.
Found the excerpt below in the linked web page.
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Title: 12.8.1 - Five-Year Rule.
A student-athlete shall complete his or her seasons of participation within five calendar years from the beginning of the semester or quarter in which the student-athlete first registered for a minimum full-time program of studies in a collegiate institution, with time spent in the armed services, on official religious missions or with recognized foreign aid services of the U.S. government being excepted. For international students, service in the armed forces or on an official religious mission of the student’s home country is considered equivalent to such service in the United States. (Revised: 4/2/10, 7/31/14)
Ah okay. The way I'm reading it is your eligibility clock doesn't start until you enroll in your first semester of college. So basically, if you wait 20 years to enroll, you'd still have four full years, or a five year window to complete those four years.
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Ah okay. The way I'm reading it is your eligibility clock doesn't start until you enroll in your first semester of college. So basically, if you wait 20 years to enroll, you'd still have four full years, or a five year window to complete those four years.
I'm not real sure your average student athlete could just wait a period of time and then decide to start their first semester of college. I am sure there is still an NCAA D1 rule that gives a student athlete only one year after graduating high school to complete the 5-year rule. Anything beyond that rule would require a granted exception under the Title 12.8.1 rule posted above.
when did NCAA rule change that your 5 years of eligibility has to start right after high school? My brother did not start his college career until two years after high school. Of course that was the early 80’s
when did NCAA rule change that your 5 years of eligibility has to start right after high school? My brother did not start his college career until two years after high school. Of course that was the early 80’s
Not sure when or if there was a change.
Some questions on your brothers college career would be; Did he play D1? Did he compete for 4 years after his first day of college enrollment? Did he complete his college career within six years of his high school graduation?
By this rule, it appears that a student athlete could start participating two years after graduating high school, but they would only have 4 years of eligibility remaining without seeking a waiver. Therefore a red shirt year would not be available to this student athlete once they started classes.
Technically it appears your 5 years of eligibility starts 1 year after your high school graduation. By the rules a D1 student athlete could be competing in their 6th year after graduating high school. There are a set of exemptions to this rule as linked earlier in this thread.
https://www.athleticscholarships.net/question/am-i-too-old-to-play-college-sports
