By JACOB POLACHECK The NCAA has extended the recruiting dead period through May 31, 2021, Nicole Auerbach of The Athletic reported Wednesday. The recruiting dead period has been extended through May 31, multiple sources tell @TheAthletic. Story: https://t.co/OzqfsvUMIU— Nicole Auerbach (@NicoleAuerbach) February 17, 2021 The NCAA Division I Council voted to approve the extension Wednesday. The dead period was previously set to extend through the the Final Four, which is set for April 3 and 5 in Indianapolis. The NCAA Recruiting dead period has been extended through May 31, @NicoleAuerbach of @TheAthletic reports. I was on the phone with 2022 @NMHbasketball and @PSACardinals PG Avery Brown as the news broke. "May 31st? That’s crazy," he said. Story coming. pic.twitter.com/hUzMd4rriu— Jacob Polacheck (@JacobPolacheck) February 17, 2021 The latest dead period extension could have major implications for class of 2021 and 2022 prospects. Follow Jacob on Twitter Follow Adam Zagoria on Twitter Follow ZAGSBLOGHoops on Instagram And Like ZAGS on Facebook