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But last week, Thomas’ request for a waiver for mental health reasons was denied by the NCAA.

Both have yet to find resolution with the NCAA.

As lawsuits continue to pile up challenging the NCAA’s five-year eligibility rules, it’s not out of the question that the courts could deliver for players like Agee who are crossing their fingers for another season of eligibility.

In New Jersey, a federal judge is believed to be considering a preliminary injunction in a case that challenges the NCAA’s rules regarding athletes completing their eligibility within a five-year window.

For Thomas, any hope of playing again at USC lies with the NCAA.