Oklahoma center Duke Brennan will stay on the floor for now, with his temporary eligibility extended at least through the next three weeks after Tuesday’s hearing in California ended without a ruling.
The preliminary-injunction hearing in Glancey v. NCAA was pushed to Oct. 20 because the court ran out of time before hearing from every scheduled witness. That means Brennan’s existing temporary restraining order remains in place, giving him the green light to keep practicing and take part in Oklahoma’s preseason scrimmages under the court’s protection.
That was not the full win the plaintiffs were seeking, but it also wasn’t a setback for Brennan. He keeps his current status while the case keeps moving and while related eligibility battles continue elsewhere.
One of those other cases is set for Oct. 13, when the Tenth Circuit will hear oral arguments in Wisne v. NCAA, the Colorado class-action case that had previously given Brennan another path to compete. A favorable ruling for the players could bring back that separate class-wide protection, though the court is not expected to rule right after arguments.
Tuesday’s hearing also included testimony from St. John's coach Rick Pitino, who pushed the NCAA to end the litigation and let members of the 2022 high school class play this season.
When the California hearing picks back up on Oct. 20, the plaintiffs will keep pressing for a preliminary injunction. If they get it, Brennan would gain longer-term protection until the case gets to trial. Depending on how that trial is scheduled, that protection could run through much or all of Oklahoma’s season.
Brennan transferred from Villanova after averaging 12.4 points and 10.3 rebounds while shooting 65.8% from the field last season. The 6-foot-10 center is expected to play a major role in Oklahoma’s frontcourt.
For now, the bottom line is simple: Brennan remains temporarily eligible, with Oct. 13 in Colorado and Oct. 20 in California the next key dates to watch.
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