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According to ESPN, conference leaders passed the policy unanimously by a 16-0 vote.<\/p>\n<p>The ban applies to athletes who declared for a professional draft without properly withdrawing, signed a professional contract or appeared on the roster of an NBA, G League, WNBA or affiliated team.<\/p>\n<p>As reported by ESPN\u2019s Heather Dinich and Pete Thamel, commissioner Greg Sankey will have full authority to impose penalties that have yet to be announced. 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