SEC Joins Big Ten in Banning Pros From Returning to College, Including Basketball Players
The Southeastern Conference passed a rule Tuesday banning players who have been drafted by NFL, NBA or WNBA teams or listed on rosters in those leagues, joining the Big Ten in taking a strong stand against an unexpected surge of pro players trying to return to college.
TL;DR
- Southeastern Conference now bans drafted professional athletes from returning to college.
- This rule applies to players drafted by NFL, NBA, or WNBA teams.
- It also includes players listed on professional league rosters.
- The SEC joins the Big Ten in taking this stance.
- This decision is a response to a rise in pro players seeking to return to college.