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Grind Session Rule Update Beginning 2026-27 Season

By: CJ Sells
Grind Session Rule Update Beginning 2026-27 Season

Rule Update Beginning 2026-27 Season

Beginning 2026-27 Season, any player who has graduated from high school is not eligible to participate under any circumstance. Grind Session will require that all participating players remain compliant with NCAA eligibility requirements, are currently enrolled in and attending high school as part of an accredited academic program, have their reclassification recognized by their institution, and must not turn 19 years old prior to July 1 of the academic year in which they are participating.

Reclassification Policy

To be eligible for reclassification, a player must meet all of the following criteria: the player has not graduated from high school, the player remains continuously enrolled in an accredited academic program, the reclassification is recognized by the institution, the player remains compliant with NCAA eligibility requirements, and the player meets the age requirement.

Age Requirement

A player must not turn 19 years old prior to July 1 of the academic year in which they are participating.

No Post-Graduate Participation

Players who have graduated from high school are not eligible to participate under any circumstance.

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