Judge Temporarily Lifts NCAA Transfer Restriction

The ruling allows college athletes who have transferred twice to compete immediately, pending a hearing on December 27.

U.S. District Judge John Preston Bailey issued a 14-day temporary restraining order against the NCAA, allowing college athletes who have transferred twice to return to competition.
The order was issued in response to a lawsuit filed by West Virginia and six other states alleging that the NCAA's transfer rule violated federal antitrust law.
Under current NCAA rules, athletes can transfer once without having to sit out a year, but a second transfer usually requires a waiver for the athlete to compete immediately.
The temporary restraining order ensures that schools will not be penalized for allowing athletes to play during the two-week period.
A hearing on the restraining order is scheduled for December 27.