CJ Gunn sues NCAA for fifth year of eligibility in Boone County court

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

An potential Mizzou Tiger took his first steps towards gaining a fifth year.

Former Indiana and DePaul guard CJ Gunn sued the NCAA in a Boone County court on Thursday, seeking a fifth year of eligibility despite playing professional basketball.

Gunn announced his intention to transfer to Mizzou earlier in the offseason on the assumption that he would get that extra season. According to the court filing, he is requesting a temporary restraining order, a preliminary injunction, and a permanent injunction from the NCAA, which would allow him to play for head coach Dennis Gates in the 2026-27 season.

In an effort to get his filings passed, Gunn has offered to repay the $524 he made while playing in the Canadian pro league. Along with that, he has offered to sit out three games for the Tigers to offset the trio he played professionally.

Gunn is one of two players seeking a fifth year of eligibility in an effort to play for the Tigers in the Winter. Former Mizzou forward Mark Mitchell is also pursuing legal action to join the team, but is still awaiting final verdicts.

With DePaul, the guard averaged 13.0 points per game across two seasons of play, while shooting north of 40 percent from beyond the arc. He was also named to the 2025 Preseason All-Big East team.

The hearing to determine if Gunn is granted the extra season is currently set for Tuesday, Oct. 13.