Could Hokies guard Jailen Bedford come back for another season? (Jon Fleming)

On Monday's ACC teleconference, Hokies men's basketball head coach Mike Young discussed Jailen Bedford's potential extra year of eligibility, Sin'Cere Jones' status and high school recruiting, among other topics.

Sixth Year For Former JUCO Star Jailen Bedford?


In November 2024, Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia sued the NCAA in a U.S. District Court in Tennessee for another year of eligibility. He said the rule that junior college seasons count towards his overall years of NCAA eligibility — defined as having five years to play four — was a violation of antitrust law that unfairly limited his ability to make money off his name, image and likeness. JUCO schools are governed by the NJCAA, which is separate from the NCAA.