NCAA Denies Indiana Forward Luke Goode Fifth-Year Eligibility Waiver

Indiana forward Luke Goode's request for a fifth year of eligibility was denied by the NCAA, effectively ending his college basketball career. Goode, who transferred to Indiana after three seasons at Illinois, sought the waiver based on a medical hardship stemming from a broken foot in the 2022-23 preseason, during which he played only 10 games. However, the NCAA ruled that he did not meet the requirement of playing in 30% or fewer of his team's games, as he appeared in 30.3%. Goode expressed gratitude for his collegiate journey, highlighting his pride in playing for Indiana and cherishing memories such as beating Purdue and playing in Assembly Hall. Indiana's new head coach Darian DeVries had kept an open scholarship spot for Goode, but with the denial, the Hoosiers' 2025-26 roster currently includes 12 new scholarship players. Despite the denial, Goode chose not to pursue legal action and looks forward to future opportunities beyond college basketball.