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NCAA ‘5 Years to Play 5’ Proposal: The Hidden Impact on High School Recruiting & Roster Spots Keith Mondillo, a longtime college basketball head coach and athletics director, breaks down what’s missing from public discussion about the NCAA Division I “five years to play five” eligibility proposal and how it could affect high school athletes. He explains the proposal’s status (advanced by the Division I Board of Directors on April 27, not finalized), its origins amid federal pressure, and key structural shifts: a five-year eligibility window starting at high school graduation or age 19, fewer waivers beyond 2025–26, and a move away from seasons of competition. He also notes possible tighter transfer/tampering enforcement and contract-based limits on portal movement, which could reduce roster turnover and openings. Mondillo shares coaches’ reports that programs may fund fewer roster spots, prioritize the transfer portal, and cut high school recruiting travel, advising families to build realistic, wide school lists across all divisions and communicate consistently.