The NCAA Division I Board of Directors says it has no plans to change its recently adopted age-based eligibility rule, even as the rule faces legal challenges. Multiple reports indicate the board is maintaining its position following court action brought by athletes questioning how the age limits affect eligibility. The board’s stance is presented as reaffirming that the rule will remain in place while litigation continues. The outlets describe the board’s response as a decision to “double down” on the policy rather than pause or modify it in response to the lawsuits. While specific legal arguments and which parts of the rule are being contested are not detailed in the provided summaries, both sources agree that the board’s position is firm. In the meantime, affected athletes continue to pursue or address challenges through the court system. Overall, the reports portray a situation in which the governing body is not altering the rule’s application and is instead defending it as the litigation proceeds.