Courtroom chaos hits college basketball as dozens play after judges block NCAA eligibility rules

The college basketball season tipped off in earnest Monday with something never before seen in the century-plus history of the game: Dozens of players across the country suited up after winning court orders against the NCAA s new eligibility rules. The bizarre situation meant some teams had talented fifth-year players back, some of whom had played in the NBA s summer league, while others had to fill in gaps after players they were counting on were left in limbo by a loss in a courtroom. “I’m just a kid from Rochester, New York. Love the game of basketball,” said Kansas guard Melvin Council Jr., who along with Tre White and Trey Kaufman-Renn were cleared to play for the No. 17 Jayhawks against Fordham on Monday night. “I never thought I’d be going to court about the rest of my life. White, Council and Kaufman-Renn combined for 41 points, 16 rebounds and 10 assists in their 95-65 win over the Rams. Most lawsuits have centered on the NCAA s new five-year eligibility model, wh