UConn's Hurley sounds alarm on late additions after court ruling - ESPN

UConn coach Dan Hurley says coaches who are taking advantage of recent court rulings to make late additions to their programs are doing more harm than good.

In the wake of a federal judge in Colorado granting a preliminary injunction and blanket waiver for athletes in the 2022 high school class to play a fifth year under new NCAA rules, Hurley said the current climate is «unsustainable.» He said additions this close to the start of class — teams can start practice 42 days before their first game — affect high school players and create an unfair advantage.

«You can't act like it's not a victimless situation. I mean, there are kids that are 17, 18 years old that potentially may lose out on opportunities,» Hurley told reporters Friday. «So it's not victimless. At some point, you've got to care about the sport, especially if the sport has given you a lot. If you're a coach and the sport has given you a lot, it's like doing things to hurt the sport so that you can win a little bit more. I think you've got to be able to look in the mirror on that, especially if the sport has given you a lot already.»

The NCAA's decision to block potential fifth-year players under its new five-year, age-based eligibility rules preceded a series of state and federal cases that it will either successfully fight in court or lose, potentially leading to an influx of players who could change rosters weeks before the 2026-27 season starts.

On Friday, Texas Tech announced that former All-Big 12 first-teamer Darrion Williams, who entered the 2026 NBA draft but was not selected, was returning to the Red Raiders following a one-year stint at NC State. Florida's Denzel Aberdeen could be a major addition to the Gators' roster, and former UCLA star Donovan