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NCAA Clears Ex–G League Player Thierry Darlan to Play at Santa Clara With Two Years of Eligibility

The ruling reflects a NIL-era shift toward treating documented expense-only pro stints as compatible with amateur status.

Feb 18, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Team ELY guard Trevelin Queen (21) of the Osceola Magic shoots the ball over Team Stricly guard Thierry Darlan (84) of the G League Ignite during the G-League Next Up game at Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Darlan becomes the first player reported to be approved for Division I competition after playing in the NBA G League.
  • He is permitted two seasons and will enter Santa Clara as a junior for the upcoming year.
  • Agent Todd Ramasar said the NCAA’s decision cited Darlan’s age and the years since his high school tenure at the NBA Academy.
  • The multi-month review drew on precedent for young international professionals and on records showing only actual and necessary expenses.
  • Before seeking eligibility, Darlan played for G League Ignite before it folded, then for the Delaware Blue Coats and Rip City Remix, and twice declared for the NBA Draft before withdrawing.