Collegiate athletics can take the next step in its evolution, as Judge Claudia Wilken finally issued final approval on the House vs. NCAA settlement .

Wilken’s ruling came Friday after asking NCAA representation in April to modify the plan for roster limitations to be implemented over time.

The judge, in the April 7 hearing in Oakland, California, had essentially signed off on other key provisions in the landmark case — due to take effect July 1 — such as:

University of Georgia athletic director Josh Brooks had said if roster restrictions were to go into place — as originally planned — UGA would be adding more than 100 scholarships throughout its athletics programs.

Under the terms of the new settlement, schools have the option to keep current players on their rosters and temporari

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