Overview
- Mensaḥ’s attorney filed an emergency motion Friday asking a Durham County judge to reconsider the temporary restraining order or move up the hearing date, citing enrollment deadlines as early as Jan. 23.
- The court’s order lets Mensah remain in the NCAA transfer portal but bars him from enrolling elsewhere, playing football, or signing new NIL deals until a preliminary injunction hearing currently set for Feb. 2.
- Duke’s lawsuit alleges Mensah breached a two-season NIL contract running through 2026 and argues disputes must go to arbitration, with the TRO intended to preserve the status quo.
- In an affidavit, Mensah said missing those institutional deadlines could permanently foreclose opportunities to transfer, while the court’s online portal showed no scheduling change as of midday Friday.
- Recruiting outlets continue to link Miami as his likely landing spot if cleared to enroll, and separate reports say Duke and Mensah’s camp are discussing a potential resolution outside of court.