NCAA Division II
All rules presented are directly from the NCAA Manual and Handbook for all D2 student-athletes. Rules posted are pulled from the general handbook, not institution specific — please also reach out to your school's compliance office for clarification.
Ineligibility / Obligation of Member Institution to Withhold Student-Athlete From Competition
If a student-athlete is ineligible under the provisions of the constitution, bylaws or other regulations of the Association, the institution shall be obligated to apply immediately the applicable rule and to withhold the student-athlete from all intercollegiate competition. The institution may appeal to the Student-Athlete Reinstatement Committee for restoration of the student-athlete's eligibility as provided in Bylaw 14.1.4, if it concludes that the circumstances warrant restoration. (Revised: 1/10/24 effective 8/1/24)
N.I.L
On this page of the Division 2 Manual, there are extensive rules on the Name, Image, Likeness topic to further explore.
Impermissible — Following Initial Full-Time Collegiate Enrollment / Name, Image, Likeness, Agreements Based on Athletics Participation or Achievement
Following initial full-time collegiate enrollment, an individual's participation in the following activities or receipt of the following benefits will jeopardize the individual's athletics eligibility and eligibility for intercollegiate participation in a particular sport: (Adopted: 4/16/13, Revised: 1/15/14, 10/18/22, 1/10/24 effective 8/1/24): Receipt of compensation or incentives for enrollment decisions (e.g., signing a letter of intent or transferring), athletic performance (e.g., points scored, minutes played, winning a contest), achievement (e.g., starting position, award winner), or membership on a team (e.g., being on roster). (Adopted: 10/18/22)
Outside Competition, Effects on Eligibility / Outside Competition, Basketball
A student-athlete who participates in any organized basketball competition except while representing the institution in intercollegiate competition in accordance with the permissible playing season specified in Bylaw 17.4 becomes ineligible for any further intercollegiate competition in basketball (see Bylaw 14.4.7.5 for exceptions). (Revised: 1/10/24 effective 8/1/24)
Additional Applications of Outside-Competition Regulations, Basketball
Outside basketball competition, including competition involving teams with fewer than five players, shall be considered "organized" if any one of the following conditions exists: (a) Teams are regularly formed, or team rosters are predetermined; (b) Competition is scheduled and publicized in advance; (c) Official score is kept; (d) Individual or team standings are maintained; (e) Official timer or game officials are used; (f) Team uniforms are used; (g) Admission is charged; (h) A team is privately or commercially sponsored; or (i) Competition is either directly or indirectly sponsored, promoted or administered by an individual, an organization or any other agency.
Exceptions to Outside-Competition Regulations / Additional Exceptions for Basketball Only
There are no restrictions on the participation of student-athletes in outside basketball competition during the summer. (Revised: 1/14/97)
Chart of Initial Eligibility Affecting Initial Year of College Attendance
Athletes may participate in approved summer leagues after the initial year and before the initial year of college attendance.
Out-of-Season Athletically Related Activities / Maximum of Student-Athletes from Institution
Following is the maximum number of student-athletes from the same member institution with eligibility remaining who may compete on an outside team: (a) State or national multisport events — 2 (during the academic year); (b) Foreign tour (outside team or all-star team) — 2; (c) Olympic, Paralympic and national team development programs and competition — No limitations. (Revised: 1/22/20 effective 8/1/20); (d) Summer basketball team — No limitations. (Revised: 1/14/97)
Out-of-Season Athletically Related Activities / Involvement of Coaching Staff
No member of the coaching staff of a member institution may be involved in any capacity (e.g., coach, official, player or league/team administrator) at any time (i.e., during the academic year, vacation periods and summer) with an outside team that involves any student-athlete with remaining eligibility from that institution's basketball team, except as provided in Bylaws 14.4.7.5, 16.8.1.3.1 and 17.32. (Adopted: 1/16/93, Revised: 1/10/05 effective 8/1/05)
Chart of Countable and Noncountable Events to Effect Eligibility
Observation of student-athletes in organized competition (e.g., summer basketball leagues) is not countable to effect eligibility or reflective of the institution's involvement in a contest.