It seems to me that even if you say the penalties are directed at coaches and programs, the clear genesis of the existence of the penalties is to render the kids unable to play.

I don't think any of this is designed to hold up long term in court, it's just supposed to take long enough to overturn that by the time it's overturned it won't matter.

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I wish A&M wasn't going down this path with Warren. I don't like it when other schools do.

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so A&M is still fighting for his eligibilty here, or have they moved on?

The @SEC legal strategy seems blindingly obvious. The Conference will take action either in federal court or by appealing and asking the state appeals courts to stay whatever lower court injunctions have been issued in favor of former NFL players - or, more likely, they’ll do… https://t.co/Z6lynhB8nr

— Tom Mars (@TomMarsLaw) August 27, 2026

The SEC is giving it the "ole college" try?!?

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I don't think any of this is designed to hold up long term in court, it's just supposed to take long enough to overturn that by the time it's overturned it won't matter.

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Fair enough, I can see how a bluff like this maybe delays things long enough that these class of 22 kids no longer pose a problem. But at the same time it does seem to expose the conferences to lawsuits that could undermine their ability to enforce rules on member institutions in the longer term.

Not that I'm some huge fan of the SEC, but I'm not really interested in a rogue Alabama, LSU or Texas becoming even more empowered than they already are to do whatever they want without any fear of repercussions.

Former G League guard Bryson Warren has entered the transfer portal, @MattNorlander, @chris_hummer and I have learned.

Averaged 19.8 points per game in the G League last season. Had signed with Texas A&M earlier this year but now in the portal. pic.twitter.com/i3lfLKlsNd

— Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) August 27, 2026

BREAKING:

Rylan Griffen has been granted a TRO in a Dallas County case.

The former A&M basketball guard has been exploring a return to college basketball 👀 pic.twitter.com/hXsYYo8UCG

— Luke Evangelist (@lukeevangelist_) August 27, 2026

Getting Rylan back would be awesome

wait. he just singled a summer league contact. they specifically mentioned NBA or G league. Not sure if his contract counts giant the SEC rules.

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wait. he just singled a summer league contact. they specifically mentioned NBA or G league. Not sure if his contract counts giant the SEC rules.

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No clue if he will be back, but based on Luke's tweet, it is definitely a possibility and not the same situation as Warren.

TexAgs Premium subscribers have been in the know as this situation unfolds.

A Rylan Griffen return has been an option as this staff evaluates the situation, and now the path has been opened with his eligibility granted.

🔗 (Premium): https://t.co/2e8duYACzd https://t.co/TAOoDMdrS5

— Luke Evangelist (@lukeevangelist_) August 27, 2026

Would very much welcome Rylan back. He's an elite shooter with a lot of big-time games under his belt.

Summer league is not the same as signing a GLeague, NBA or even E10 contract

hell yes. this just made my day

this is absolutely crazy

Just when you thought these eligibility lawsuits couldn’t get more bizarre, it turns out the “The Texas Trial Group” is just one lawyer whose official Texas Bar address is a steakhouse in Dorado, Puerto Rico. If you think I’m kidding, Google “Texas Lawyer Directory.” https://t.co/83aJ79Yo26 pic.twitter.com/TguZR1d5oR

— Tom Mars (@TomMarsLaw) August 28, 2026

might be good to look at here as well

Finally had a chance to look at this.

Here is some Texas law context . . . An ex parte TRO is pretty easy to obtain. The real test is whether you can keep it after the other side appears.

Reminder: we saw that in Waco two weeks ago. Tulsa National Little League was… https://t.co/vVWbrM8cW6

— Scott Schneider (@EdLawDude) August 28, 2026

Seems like Rylan is now Plan A for the open roster spot . I don't hate it at all.

For what it's worth, players in NBA Summer League that are not under an Exhibit 10, Two-Way, or guaranteed contract simply receive a per diem of $1500/day for "food and transportation" (hotel is also provided).

I totally agree Ball Fan.

I think you're right about Shelley, too. I really liked what I saw from him in the Bahama's.

Mgbako is another player on this team that's interesting. His stat sheet just jumps off the page. Yet, I swear he does it in stealth mode. When I watch him, he's very unselfish and plays team ball first and overtakes the game when his opportunity presents. Pretty cool to watch. I do think we'll need him to step up down low on occasion more.

Two factors that I think will determine how well we do this season after watching us in the Bahamas will be:

- PJ Haggerty's assists/unselfishness. If his scoring is down and assists are up, I actually think that helps us tremendously on offense.

- Front court tenacity. If Zach shows a little more force down low, Vinson improves, and Irving shows in-season progress… lookout.


I had 1 or 2 more thoughts, but I'm getting old and forgetful. lol! I'm just excited for Aggie basketball this year. I think if we get more wins in the regular season, get to the sweet 16 or round of 32 again, maybe an impact big will notice this next offseason. You through an impact big with this back court and were a final 4 team, in my opinion. I Just really want to see overall program improvement, consistency, and I also hope if Bucky does pan out, he wants to stay here for a long time.

I agree with you but having a guy that can hold his own inside against specific bigger, bulkier teams would be a nice option to have as well. Maybe Vinson can be that guy I dunno but last year he got lost defensively a fair bit and appeared soft sometimes . Phillips may be that type as well. They apparently wanted Griffen back more than trying to hold out for that type and I don't blame them at all as he's a good shooter and can run the floor. As you said … they know what they want .

That's the opportunity in front of the returners. Year 1 is over and behind them. They enter Year 2 in the system, stronger, more experience and a better understanding of what Bucky wants on both ends. They've had an offseason to get better. Now it's time to show it.

Seven Costanza said:

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For what it's worth, players in NBA Summer League that are not under an Exhibit 10, Two-Way, or guaranteed contract simply receive a per diem of $1500/day for "food and transportation" (hotel is also provided).

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uh that's total, per day would be lol Nobu/bottles/limos daily

You're right. I read that wrong. It seemed excessive as a per diem, but I figured it was just the NBA throwing money around.

Does this news from last night impact the Warren situation in any way?
https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/49778057/sankey-sec-prepared-contest-judge-order-louisiana

it could but I doubt he plays for is even if he is determined to be eligible after the courts.

He is not part of that lawsuit.

It only affects things in that the conference is saying they will comply with court orders (obviously, as opposed to?). So theoretically if he does win in the courts, and a judge states that the SEC can't punish schools for playing him, then he could potentially play for an SEC school.

But all that said, I don't think any SEC schools, except maybe LSU, are going to want to wait out the legal fight.

bobinator said:

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NEWS: Mark Mitchell's eligibility to play the upcoming season at Kentucky as an *intra-conference SEC transfer* is under renewed scrutiny and in doubt after SEC presidents reaffirmed their conference's policy on intra-league transfers, sources told CBS Sports. Cont. ...

— Matt Norlander (@MattNorlander) August 27, 2026

So this could matter after all

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Apparently enrolled at mizzou now, what a weird offseason

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bobinator said:

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NEWS: Mark Mitchell's eligibility to play the upcoming season at Kentucky as an *intra-conference SEC transfer* is under renewed scrutiny and in doubt after SEC presidents reaffirmed their conference's policy on intra-league transfers, sources told CBS Sports. Cont. ...

— Matt Norlander (@MattNorlander) August 27, 2026

So this could matter after all

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Apparently enrolled at mizzou now, what a weird offseason

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Smart move on Mitchell's part in my opinion.