2 St. John's players sue NCAA over extra year of eligibility

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Two college basketball players say they are owed an extra year of NCAA eligibility, and they are taking the matter to court.

Chris Ledlum and Jordan Dingle both played in the Ivy League before transferring to St. John's, but the Ivy League season was not played in 2020-21 due to the pandemic.

But their waiver for a fifth year was denied by the NCAA – now, the players have filed a lawsuit in the Queens Supreme Court in New York.

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The St. John's Red Storms logo on the floor before a game at Carnesecca Arena on Feb. 23, 2022, in New York City. (Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

According to St. John's student newspaper, "The Torch," the players are seeking "injunctive relief against the NCAA for Violation of Section 1 of the Donnelly Act; Violation of the New York State Human Rights Law Executive Section 290; and Violation of the New York State Education Law Right to Pursue Higher Education and Name, Image and Likeness."

The suit argued that they are suffering "irreparable harm" by not having an extra year of eligibility like most other athletes.

"There are dire consequences for student-athletes that the NCAA labels ineligible. Consequences include: loss of scholarship, inhibited professional prospects, and inability to leverage Name, Image, and Likeness ('NIL') opportunities," the filing reads.

St. John's Red Storm guard Chris Ledlum looks to shoot against the Seton Hall Pirates at Madison Square Garden.  (Brad Penner-USA Today Sports)

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