After battling through two injury-plagued seasons at Texas Tech, forward Devan Cambridge has been granted a rare seventh year of eligibility by the NCAA. The 6’6″ veteran who has amassed over 1,000 career points across stints at Auburn, Arizona State, and Texas Tech is generating significant interest from high-major programs seeking experienced talent.
The decision to approve Cambridge’s medical hardship waiver marks an unprecedented opportunity for the Tennessee native to conclude his collegiate journey on his own terms. Now reportedly “100% healthy” after injuries limited him to 14 games over two seasons, Cambridge enters the transfer portal as one of the most experienced forwards available.
NCAA Grants Rare Seventh-Year Waiver to Veteran Forward Devan Cambridge
Devan Cambridge’s resilience through rehabilitation has paid off, enabling him to pursue one final collegiate season. Having played just six games during the 2024-25 campaign before leaving the team to pursue his waiver case, the forward brings valuable experience with 141 career games and 78 starts across his previous stops.
Texas Tech transfer Devan Cambridge has received interest from the following schools since getting his waiver for an additional year of eligibility earlier today, he tells @On3sports:
North Carolina
Ohio State
Pittsburgh (visiting Wednesday)
Arizona
Arizona State
Seton Hall… https://t.co/o5NYXULjEF— Joe Tipton (@TiptonEdits) May 8, 2025
“Texas Tech transfer Devan Cambridge has received a medical hardship waiver and has been granted another season of eligibility for his 7th year of college basketball,” reported Joe Tipton of On3Sports. “The 6’6″ forward says he is now 100% healthy after battling injuries the past two seasons.”
North Carolina has emerged as a potential landing spot for Cambridge, with reports suggesting the Tar Heels view the veteran forward as a finishing piece for their 2025-26 roster. UNC’s aggressive offseason recruiting approach could make them a compelling option if Cambridge visits Chapel Hill.
Other programs expressing interest include Ohio State, Arizona, Arizona State (where he previously played), Seton Hall, and Pepperdine. Pittsburgh has already scheduled a visit with Cambridge for next week, signaling serious intent to add the defensive-minded forward who averaged a career-best 10.5 points during his last healthy season.
Cambridge’s journey represents one of college basketball’s most unique stories. From three seasons at Auburn to a productive year at Arizona State, followed by injury setbacks at Texas Tech, his persistence has earned him one final opportunity.
With his combination of athleticism, defensive versatility, and 116 career three-pointers, Cambridge offers immediate impact potential for whichever program ultimately secures his commitment in the coming weeks.
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