http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketba...lege-basketballIn short:
Beginning in 2015, future Division I athletes will have to tackle far more stringent eligibility standards:
• Complete 16 core courses (four years in English, three years in math at an Algebra I level or higher, two years in natural or physical science, two years social science, one year of additional English/math/natural science and four years additional from those listed or foreign language, philosophy or comparative religion).
• Of those 16 core courses, 10 must be completed before the beginning of an athlete's senior year and grades from those core courses are "locked in" for computing a GPA once the seventh semester begins. In other words, there are no more emergency summer sessions in the senior year to rectify failing grades.
• Must have a minimum GPA of 2.3 in those 16 core courses (up from 2.0) with accompanying sliding scale SAT/ACT score. An athlete with a minimum GPA of 2.0 is considered an "academic redshirt." He or she may practice with but not compete for his/her team for the first semester. Additionally, beginning this year, junior college transfers will need to have a 2.5 GPA (up from 2.0) in their transferrable credits.
