Overview
- London Johnson, a three-year G League guard and former four-star recruit, announced his commitment to Louisville and is expected to enroll mid-year and sit out 2025–26 before being eligible in 2026–27 with two years remaining, according to On3.
- Michigan State’s Tom Izzo called the development "ridiculous" and "embarrassing," saying coaches were not consulted and suggesting administrators acted out of fear of lawsuits.
- Thierry Darlan was recently ruled eligible at Santa Clara after G League experience, with his agent saying age and years removed from high school weighed more than earnings in the NCAA’s assessment.
- Coaches warn the shift could squeeze recruited freshmen, invite older entrants into rosters, and accelerate transfers in an already volatile landscape.
- The NCAA has not detailed a system-wide standard for such cases, and UConn coach Dan Hurley signaled support for Izzo by sharing his remarks on social media.