NJCAA 2020-21 Eligibility Status
Charlotte, NC – The NJCAA Board of Regents met Thursday to discuss NJCAA student-athlete eligibility for the 2020-21 academic year. Following the Board of Regents' vote, all 2020-21 NJCAA sport seasons (fall, winter, spring) will not count towards student-athlete eligibility. The eligibility relief is provided to all NJCAA student-athletes regardless of sport season participation in the 2020-21 academic year.
"The Board of Regents feels this decision is best for the success and well-being of our student-athletes and member colleges at this time," stated Dr. Christopher Parker, NJCAA President & CEO. "There is no right answer to this challenge and situation, but as an association, we are going to support the eligibility of all our student-athletes to help them succeed in their academic and athletic careers."
Returning student-athletes will be considered "non-counters" for letter of intent and NJCAA eligibility purposes. The NJCAA Eligibility Committee will continue to review and evaluate the impact of the blanket waiver on eligibility requirements.
"The uncertainty surrounding the pandemic has put collegiate sports in a very challenging situation," stated Troy Tucker, NJCAA Eligibility Committee Chair. "Today's decision by the Board of Regents to grant a blanket year of participation waiver provides our institutions and student-athletes with the ability to choose to participate this academic year without the fear of using a year of eligibility for a potentially shortened or interrupted season."
Current eligibility and academic requirements will still apply in order for student-athletes to compete in 2020-21 regular and postseason competition. The eligibility committee will continue to review the participation requirements for the 2021-22 academic year and reassess for adoption and approval by the NJCAA Board of Regents.
"The Board of Regents feels this decision is best for the success and well-being of our student-athletes and member colleges at this time," stated Dr. Christopher Parker, NJCAA President & CEO. "There is no right answer to this challenge and situation, but as an association, we are going to support the eligibility of all our student-athletes to help them succeed in their academic and athletic careers."
Returning student-athletes will be considered "non-counters" for letter of intent and NJCAA eligibility purposes. The NJCAA Eligibility Committee will continue to review and evaluate the impact of the blanket waiver on eligibility requirements.
"The uncertainty surrounding the pandemic has put collegiate sports in a very challenging situation," stated Troy Tucker, NJCAA Eligibility Committee Chair. "Today's decision by the Board of Regents to grant a blanket year of participation waiver provides our institutions and student-athletes with the ability to choose to participate this academic year without the fear of using a year of eligibility for a potentially shortened or interrupted season."
Current eligibility and academic requirements will still apply in order for student-athletes to compete in 2020-21 regular and postseason competition. The eligibility committee will continue to review the participation requirements for the 2021-22 academic year and reassess for adoption and approval by the NJCAA Board of Regents.
NJCAA Updates 2020-21 Basketball Timeline |
Men's Basketball Committee Chairs Announced |
The NJCAA updated the The Path for 2020-21 Sports on Aug. 17, with new adjustments to the timeline for men's and women's basketball. Teams will be able to begin practice on Monday, January 4, 2021 and can begin playing games starting Friday, January 22, 2021.
Schools will be allowed 22 games and up to two scrimmages during the regular season. All district qualifying competition must be complete by April 10. The NJCAA Championships are scheduled to take place starting April 19, 2021. For more information visit www.njcaa.org. |
The NJCAA released the updated men's basketball committees in early July. Dean Myrick and Donnie Dutcher will continue to chair the Division I & Division III committees. Chris Depew of Sullivan County (N.Y.) will take over the Division II committee chairman position.
The committees duties range from determining weekly NJCAA polls and seeding the national tournaments to making amendments to the men's basketball sport code in the NJCAA Handbook. |
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Follow the links below to see the 2019-20 NJCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans!
NJCAA Division I All-Americans NJCAA Division II All-Americans NJCAA Division III All-Americans |
NJCAA PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Division I: Jayden Scrubb, John A. Logan Division II: Courtney Carter, South Suburban Division III: Sayaun Dent, Sandhills NJCAA COACH OF THE YEAR Division I: Chris Oney, Pearl River Division II: Randy Casey, Milwaukee Area Division III: Mike Apple, Sandhills |
NJCAA Men’s Basketball Coaches Association All-Star Game and Hall of Fame Banquet in Las Vegas on May 15-16 has been canceled. The decision came in part with the NJCAA’s announcement that all spring competition and championships would be suspended for the remainder of the academic year.
Annually, the NJCAA Men’s Basketball Coaches Association invites 24 of the best graduating sophomores from across the country to participate in an all-star weekend in part with the NABC Championship Basketball Clinics at The Orleans in Las Vegas.
The All-Star Game is partnered with the NJCAA Hall of Fame banquet, which recognizes the annual class of honorees the night before. The 2020 Hall of Fame class included Jack Alofs (Herkimer), Jerry Venable (Ferrum), Mike Jeffers (Johnson County), Mark Adams (Howard) and Nick Van Exel (Trinity Valley).
The NJCAA Men’s Basketball Coaches Association is committed to this event in the future. For more information, please visit www.jcbca.com for all things NJCAA Basketball.
Annually, the NJCAA Men’s Basketball Coaches Association invites 24 of the best graduating sophomores from across the country to participate in an all-star weekend in part with the NABC Championship Basketball Clinics at The Orleans in Las Vegas.
The All-Star Game is partnered with the NJCAA Hall of Fame banquet, which recognizes the annual class of honorees the night before. The 2020 Hall of Fame class included Jack Alofs (Herkimer), Jerry Venable (Ferrum), Mike Jeffers (Johnson County), Mark Adams (Howard) and Nick Van Exel (Trinity Valley).
The NJCAA Men’s Basketball Coaches Association is committed to this event in the future. For more information, please visit www.jcbca.com for all things NJCAA Basketball.
JUNE 2020 NEWSLETTER
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Services Provided by the NJCAA Coaches Association:
- Sponsor NJCAA All-Star game, featuring 24 players and 3 coaches. Provide housing, apparel package and meals.
- Provide Hall of Fame rings.
- Provide Coach and Player of the year awards.
- Fill a seat on the Board of Directors for the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC)
- Provide a voice to the NJCAA Board of Directors and national office on issues pertaining to the student-athletes and coaches.
- Provide a coach for USA Basketball trials.
- Assist with All-American selections.
- Newsletters.
- Host international travel teams.
- Operate website at www.jcbca.com.
- Communication with other organizations to for the benefit of better basketball.