Source: Fox News
Summary
ESPN broadcaster Jay Bilas believes that college basketball has never been better due to the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) policy, which allows players to be compensated while staying in school longer. Bilas stated that players are staying in school longer, resulting in more years of service for college teams, and that this is reflected in a higher level of play. He also criticized fans for not complaining about coaches leaving schools for new opportunities, while they do when players transfer.
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The game followed a familiar script.
Bilas praises NIL, saying it’s allowed players to make money and stay in school longer, which has led to a higher level of play.
He points out the hypocrisy of fans complaining about players transferring while coaches are allowed to leave for new opportunities.
Bilas still thinks players aren’t being paid their value, but at least they’re getting near it.
He’ll be playing in the American Century Tournament in July.
Original Observation: This is just the latest chapter in the never-ending debate about who gets to profit from college sports.
Author: Evan Null
