Roddy Gayle Jr. cleared for fifth season with Michigan Wolverines

Roddy Gayle Jr. has been cleared to play a fifth season of college basketball for the No. 16 Michigan Wolverines following a legal battle. A judge in New York issued a ruling regarding Gayle's eligibility, which had been complicated by a brief stint with the Detroit Pistons in the Summer League.

Gayle was part of a larger group of athletes pursuing legal action to qualify under the 5-for-5 rule, which allows for five years of competition over a five-year period. Michigan head coach Mike Boynton Jr. stated that Gayle's return provides a boost to the team's depth and expects him to be in the starting lineup.

Gayle, a 6-foot-5 guard, previously played for Ohio State before transferring to Michigan. He is expected to participate in an upcoming exhibition game against No. 10 Houston in Grand Rapids, Michigan, before the regular season begins on November 2 against Oakland.