The Southeastern Conference put out a strongly worded statement tonight in opposition of athletes leaving the NFL, NBA or WNBA and returning to college teams.
The new league rule gives SEC commissioner Greg Sankey full authority to enforce it “with penalties.”
It is unclear what this will mean for Mark Mitchell on the basketball side of things.
Following meetings with the Presidents, Chancellors, and Athletics Directors of the Southeastern Conference, the SEC will enforce the following policy: pic.twitter.com/LohWnb7G1J
— Southeastern Conference (@SEC) August 25, 2026
