College basketball coach Tom Izzo sharply criticized the NCAA on Oct. 22, 2025, after the governing body granted NBA G League guard London Johnson eligibility to compete at the collegiate level. Izzo described the ruling as “ridiculous.”
The NCAA’s decision allows Johnson, who has already played professionally in the G League, to enroll at a yet-to-be-named university and suit up this season. Such a move is highly unusual, as traditional eligibility rules generally bar athletes with professional experience from returning to amateur competition.
Izzo did not elaborate on potential competitive or regulatory ramifications, but his brief remarks underline concern within college basketball about blurred lines between amateur and professional pathways. The NCAA has not issued a response to the coach’s comments.
Source: New York Post
