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Jayden Hodgson signs with Kings as DP

What "new" rule is this? For NCAA div 1 (and div 2, NAIA & NJCAA practically identical), the "old" rule has always required that to retain amateur eligibility players cannot be paid. I am not aware of any recent rule changes in this area. I think you will find the current rules state that individuals will lose their amateur eligibility if they play on a professional team ie a team with any paid player. There is however an important exception that allows individuals to play on a professional team prior to commencing FULL-TIME tertiary studies. Not sure of Jadyn's situation but as long as he doesn't start full-time uni he can play NBL here and then College (assuming no other issues). I think there has been some WNBL players go to College and SEABL. There are also players whose College dreams have crashed due to playing Big V and starting full-time studies (part time studies are ok). College bound players need to be careful with this and "Ok as long as you are not paid" is a dangerous assumption for those with College dreams.

Sorry guys, I've been away for the weekend and other moderators have been managing the topics created about this current issue trying to limit any legal issues. I'll put up something from AdelaideNow and then a statement from the 36ers, but it's probably best to keep this otherwise locked from comments on the advice of someone who works for the police.

Here's part of a story from AdelaideNow:

The man charged with defrauding Flinders University of more than $20 million is a member of the group set up to save the Adelaide 36ers.

Christopher Fuss, 46, of Glengowrie, has made a brief appearance in the Adelaide Magistrates Court , where he was charged with stealing $20.5 million from the university.

He will spend three months in custody while police build their case against him.

He has been charged with five counts of deception, allegedly committed between October and January.

Today the Adelaide 36ers were shocked to learn that a long time fan of Basketball, advocate and more recently director of the club, Chris Fuss has been arrested.

The board of the Adelaide 36ers held an emergency board meeting this evening and has taken immediate and appropriate action in light of these allegations.

The club held meetings with all players and staff this afternoon to inform them of the situation and to reassure them that there is no impact on the operations of the club.

The board has elected to quarantine the minimal financial contributions made by Mr Fuss and is ready to cooperate fully with relevant authorities.

The club would also like to reassure all sponsors, supporters and the Adelaide public that this has no impact on the current and future operations of the club and we look forward to our remaining two home games on January 30th and February 13th.