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SEC joins Big Ten in banning pros from returning to college, including basketball players

ABC News Sports · August 25, 2026 at 10:29 PM

SEC joins Big Ten in banning pros from returning to college, including basketball players

The Southeastern Conference has passed a rule banning players who have been drafted by NFL, NBA or WNBA teams or listed on rosters in those leagues

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SEC joins Big Ten in banning pros from returning to college, including basketball players

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