The NCAA confirmed it is exploring a move to an age-based eligibility model that would give athletes a window of five years for Division I competition starting immediately after their high school graduation or 19th birthday, whichever comes first. The Division I Cabinet discussed the possibility during meetings that concluded Wednesday but did not take a formal position on it. The Cabinet supports having NCAA staff continue to discuss the idea with other stakeholders to gather feedback. Currently, athletes generally are allowed four seasons of competition over five years with no age restrictions.
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