I notice none of the athletes are ever concerned about how many of them profit from their association with the university. I mean, it’s not like playing D-1 ball on national television for a power conference team increases your chances of being an NBA draft pick, with a 2-year, $3.3 million minimum contract, or anything.
Lost in the debate is that a lot of these guys choose to attend college to play ball for a scholarship instead of exploring playing overseas for money (with local taxes paid for by many teams), a furnished apartment and a car.
It has been done…Brandon Jennings’ year in Italy was worth seven figures to him AND he was still a lottery pick. Players coming out of high school do have options in Europe and Asia. They may not make millions like Jennings did but they won’t be wasting their unpaid time on a college campus either.
Guilty Bystander about 3 years ago
Didn’t Ed O’Bannon end up winning that case?
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member about 3 years ago
And if you believe THAT argument, I’ve got a bridge available that I think will interest you.
bryce.gear about 3 years ago
NCAA, the only place you can’t own yourself.
Ellis97 about 3 years ago
Sure is a lot of protesting these days.
Maester Brow Premium Member about 3 years ago
As always the $50,000 or higher tuition, room&board, clothing allowance and the like is totally ignored in these conversations!
Warhaft about 3 years ago
I notice none of the athletes are ever concerned about how many of them profit from their association with the university. I mean, it’s not like playing D-1 ball on national television for a power conference team increases your chances of being an NBA draft pick, with a 2-year, $3.3 million minimum contract, or anything.
Guilty Bystander about 3 years ago
Lost in the debate is that a lot of these guys choose to attend college to play ball for a scholarship instead of exploring playing overseas for money (with local taxes paid for by many teams), a furnished apartment and a car.
It has been done…Brandon Jennings’ year in Italy was worth seven figures to him AND he was still a lottery pick. Players coming out of high school do have options in Europe and Asia. They may not make millions like Jennings did but they won’t be wasting their unpaid time on a college campus either.