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Council’s Court Date Could Decide His Future | College Basketball News
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Melvin Council Jr., once a Kansas Jayhawk, is on the brink of a legal showdown that could determine his future in college basketball — with a crucial court date set for September fourth. If a judge grants his motion for a temporary injunction, he could play the entire 2026-27 season while his lawsuit continues, arguing his junior college years shouldn’t count against his NCAA eligibility clock. His case stems from a dismissed criminal case that led Division I schools to pass on him, forcing him to play junior college before transferring to three different D-I programs — including Kansas. Council is open to returning to Lawrence if the injunction wins. But the NCAA is pushing back fiercely, claiming he lost eligibility by playing in the NBA Summer League and signing with the Pelicans — and arguing they can’t be sued under Kansas law. With a Zoom hearing looming on August 21st, fans are holding their breath — the September decision could mean Council dons crimson and blue again.
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