The power of three games

Nathan Harries found out about NCAA rules the hard way this summer as he was about to start his freshman year at Colgate University in New York.

Instead of getting ready for the upcoming basketball season, he found himself with one year of his NCAA eligibility removed. The decision was reversed a week ago after numerous media outlets began sharing the story.

This summer, Harries participated in the Dunwoody Baptist Church’s basketball league after returning from serving his mission with the LDS Church. According to NCAA rules, players are penalized for every year they take part in an organized...