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Big 12 Bans Pros in All Sports

Updated 2026-08-26 22:55 UTC 1 source Neutral

The Big 12 athletic directors have unanimously agreed to ban professionals from returning to Big 12 schools in all sports. The decision aims to maintain amateurism and integrity within the conference.

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Sources: Big 12 joins Big Ten, SEC in banning pros

The Big 12 athletic directors have unanimously agreed to ban professionals from returning to Big 12 schools in all sports, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel on Wednesday.

2026-08-26 23:36 UTC