Overview
- Knox County Chancery Court held a preliminary‑injunction hearing on Feb. 13, and the judge said he will issue a decision soon.
- Aguilar challenges the NCAA’s practice of counting junior‑college seasons toward Division I eligibility, seeking clearance to play in 2026.
- His lawyer estimated potential NIL losses at roughly $2 million to as much as $4 million, prompting repeated questions from the judge about verifiable evidence.
- NCAA attorney Taylor Askew defended the long‑standing, member‑approved rule and argued that a popular local player should not receive an exception.
- Even with a court victory, Aguilar’s immediate return could be slowed as he recovers from post‑season surgery to remove a benign shoulder tumor.