Court Grants Arizona State Forward Griman Eligibility
A judge issued an injunction allowing Jonathan Griman to play for Arizona State this basketball season.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Basketball
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The Superior Court of Arizona has granted a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction allowing forward Jonathan Griman to compete for Arizona State. The ruling comes after a legal dispute regarding his eligibility status with the NCAA.
Why it matters
The decision allows the 6-foot-11 forward to participate immediately while the lawsuit against the NCAA continues. Griman transferred to Arizona State to follow head coach Rick Croy after his previous school failed to file a required national team waiver.
Griman stands 6-foot-11 and recorded 6.0 points and 5.9 rebounds per game during his previous collegiate season. He also contributed 28 blocks and 15 steals over an average of 23.1 minutes played per game.
The players
Jonathan Griman
He is a 6-foot-11 basketball forward who transferred to Arizona State from Cal Baptist.
Rick Croy
He serves as the head coach of the Arizona State basketball program.
NCAA
This organization oversees collegiate athletics and governs player eligibility rules.
The details
The NCAA had classified Griman’s participation in the March 2022 FIBA-recognized U18 South American Basketball Championships as a fourth year of collegiate play. His legal team argued that his status was unfairly restricted due to Cal Baptist’s failure to file the necessary national team waiver.
Timeline
March 2022: Griman competed in the U18 South American Basketball Championships.
October 2026: Griman filed a lawsuit challenging his eligibility status.
October 29, 2026: The Superior Court of Arizona granted the player eligibility.
November 2, 2026: Arizona State plays its home opener against East Tennessee State.
Season Trajectory
The court ruling shifts the competitive balance for Arizona State by immediately adding a veteran 6-foot-11 forward to the rotation. This intervention ensures Griman will be available for the team's opening stretch as they adjust to new roster dynamics.
Griman is now cleared to suit up for the November 2 home opener against East Tennessee State. His presence in the frontcourt provides the Sun Devils with additional rim protection and depth for the start of the season.
The takeaway
Legal challenges regarding student-athlete eligibility can have immediate impacts on team rosters and season preparation. Players and programs often rely on judicial intervention when administrative disputes with governing bodies threaten to sideline key contributors.
Further reading
For more updates on the team's lineup, visit the Basketball section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Sports Illustrated.
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