Texas Tech guard has been granted a temporary injunction in his ongoing eligibility lawsuit against the NCAA following a hearing Thursday in Lubbock County, with Judge John Grace ruling in Atwell’s favor, per Grace Gates.
Atwell’s case stems from the NCAA’s new five-for-five eligibility rules, which exclude athletes who began their college careers in 2022. Thursday’s injunction prevents the NCAA from enforcing those restrictions against Atwell, allowing him to compete for the Red Raiders during the 2026-27 season unless the ruling is stayed or overturned.
Atwell previously received a temporary restraining order on Sept. 1st in Lubbock County, which prevented the NCAA from blocking his participation or penalizing Texas Tech while his case proceeded through the courts. With Thursday’s injunction, Atwell now has substantial legal protection against the NCAA rather than relying solely on the temporary restraining order…