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Big 12 Bans Professional Athletes

Updated 2026-08-26 23:40 UTC 1 source Negative

The Big 12 athletic directors have unanimously agreed to ban professionals from returning to Big 12 schools in all sports. The decision affects multiple sports and is effective immediately.

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Sources: Big 12 banning pros across all sports

The Big 12 athletic directors have unanimously agreed to ban professionals from returning to Big 12 schools in all sports, the conference announced on Wednesday.

2026-08-27 00:22 UTC