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Joey Aguilar Sues NCAA in Knoxville to Play for Tennessee in 2026

He is seeking an emergency order following the NCAA's renewed practice of counting junior-college seasons toward the eligibility clock.

Overview

  • Lawsuit filed Jan. 30 in Knox County Chancery Court requests a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction to restore his 2026 eligibility.
  • Aguilar withdrew from Diego Pavia’s federal case, with a Feb. 10 hearing there potentially influencing how JUCO seasons are treated nationwide.
  • The complaint states Tennessee has a roster spot for him and estimates roughly $2 million in compensation if he is cleared to return.
  • He argues junior-college years should not count toward the NCAA’s four-season limit, noting a blanket waiver granted last year is not being applied for 2026.
  • His attorney says he needs a rapid ruling to decide between spring practice and preparing for the NFL Draft, and no hearing date has been publicly set.