Hickman Ineligible Effective Immediately
2/12/2026 4:58:00 PM | Men's Basketball
CHARLESTON, S.C. – The TRO issued on November 18, 2025 allowing College of Charleston men's basketball graduate student Connor Hickman to play this season has been dissolved effective February 11.
"Despite the College of Charleston's exhaustive efforts to reclaim Connor's last year of eligibility, we learned today that Connor will not be able to compete for our basketball program effective immediately. We are crushed for Connor, as he did nothing wrong. He followed poor medical advice in playing on a broken foot a season ago. Connor was not gaming the system for a sixth, seventh or eighth year or coming back from being a professional. He was simply hurt in the beginning of his fourth season," said Charleston Head Coach Chris Mack. "The NCAA has many issues in today's landscape that are certainly challenging, but we believe the arbitrary application of the Medical Hardship Waiver process in Connor's case was unjust. Connor will continue to be a part of our program all season long as it is our shared desire for him to continue to support his teammates."
A motion to reconsider and stay the Court's ruling has been filed by Hickman's attorney, Mark Peper, and further legal action is being contemplated.
The Cougars host Hofstra tonight, February 12, at TD Arena. Action is set for 7:00 p.m.
"Despite the College of Charleston's exhaustive efforts to reclaim Connor's last year of eligibility, we learned today that Connor will not be able to compete for our basketball program effective immediately. We are crushed for Connor, as he did nothing wrong. He followed poor medical advice in playing on a broken foot a season ago. Connor was not gaming the system for a sixth, seventh or eighth year or coming back from being a professional. He was simply hurt in the beginning of his fourth season," said Charleston Head Coach Chris Mack. "The NCAA has many issues in today's landscape that are certainly challenging, but we believe the arbitrary application of the Medical Hardship Waiver process in Connor's case was unjust. Connor will continue to be a part of our program all season long as it is our shared desire for him to continue to support his teammates."
A motion to reconsider and stay the Court's ruling has been filed by Hickman's attorney, Mark Peper, and further legal action is being contemplated.
The Cougars host Hofstra tonight, February 12, at TD Arena. Action is set for 7:00 p.m.
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