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A Spokane judge clears Gonzaga's Chauncey Wiggins to play, and he's set to debut Saturday

The Daily Spokane teamFrom today’s edition · 1 min read · 4 sources

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If Gonzaga is on your Saturday plans, there's good news. Spokane County Superior Court Judge Dean Chuang granted a preliminary injunction Thursday, clearing fifth-year transfer Chauncey Wiggins to play this season after an hour-long hearing. Chuang ruled that the NCAA failed to codify the rule to exclude players from Wiggins' class from the .

50courts that have sided with players seeking eligibility, per his attorney

Wiggins' attorney, Carl Oreskovich, pointed to that count in court documents arguing Wiggins is eligible under the .

Source: KXLY.com

Wiggins sat out Gonzaga's season-opening wins against Purdue and New Mexico State. After efforts in Georgia and Texas left him ineligible, he refiled in Spokane Superior Court on Nov. 5. A trial date is set for May 10, 2027.

Wiggins went from a new lawsuit to a ruling in a week

  1. Nov. 5Wiggins refiles his eligibility lawsuit in Spokane Superior Court
  2. Nov. 12Judge Dean Chuang grants a preliminary injunction clearing him to play
  3. Nov. 14Gonzaga plays LSU at 12:30 p.m., where Wiggins is expected to debut
  4. May 2027A trial date is set in his case

Sources: NonStop Local KHQ, The Spokesman-Review

  • Tip-off: Sat., Nov. 14, 12:30 p.m., against LSU
  • Where: Numerica Veterans Arena in Spokane
  • TV: USA Network
  • Gonzaga's ranking: No. 14

Sources: NonStop Local KHQ, The Spokesman-Review, KXLY.com

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