The NCAA Division I Cabinet is set to review a proposal that would prevent student-athletes who enter or remain in professional drafts from competing in college. The move, led by chair Josh Whitman, aims to align pre- and post-college draft rules. Two recent cases—Alabama’s Charles Bediako and Baylor’s James Nnaji—highlight the controversy.

Bediako, undrafted but playing in the NBA’s G League, sued to regain eligibility after a temporary restraining order allowed his return. Nnaji, drafted by the Detroit Pistons but playing overseas, was granted eligibility without signing an NBA contract. NBA draft and G League involvement are central to these debates.