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Noam Yaakov Declared Ineligible to Play College Basketball at Utah
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First reported by Mako · 23 minutes ago
What happened
Israeli basketball player Noam Yaakov was ruled ineligible to play college basketball at the University of Utah for the upcoming season after the NCAA denied clearance. Utah coach Alex Jensen called it a significant loss, and Yaakov is expected to seek professional opportunities elsewhere, likely in the G League or international leagues.
- 01Noam Yaakov was declared ineligible to play college basketball at Utah for the 2026 season.
- 02Utah conducted a thorough eligibility review but failed to obtain NCAA approval.
- 03The NCAA did not provide a clear reason for the ineligibility ruling.
- 04Coach Alex Jensen described the loss as significant for his second season at Utah.
- 05Yaakov is expected to pursue professional opportunities in the G League or internationally.
- 06The decision leaves Utah's backup plans uncertain and impacts Yaakov's career path.
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