SEC Joins Big Ten in Banning Pros From Returning to College, Including Basketball Players
The Southeastern Conference passed a rule Tuesday banning players who have been drafted by NFL, NBA or WNBA teams or listed on rosters in those leagues, joining the Big Ten in taking a strong stand against an unexpected surge of pro players trying to return to college.
The Southeastern Conference has enacted a new rule prohibiting players drafted by professional leagues like the NFL, NBA, or WNBA, or those listed on their rosters, from returning to college sports. This move aligns the SEC with the Big Ten Conference, which had previously implemented a similar policy. Both conferences are responding to an increase in professional athletes attempting to re-enter collegiate competition.
- Southeastern Conference now bans drafted professional athletes from returning to college.
- This rule applies to players drafted by NFL, NBA, or WNBA teams.
- It also includes players listed on professional league rosters.
- The SEC joins the Big Ten in taking this stance.
- This decision is a response to a rise in pro players seeking to return to college.
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