Some say NIL ruined college basketball, but March Madness viewership paints a different story
The transfer portal for next season is already open, but the NCAA Tournament has lots of amazing basketball left to be played ...
Did NIL put the magic of March Madness on life support?
For the first time since the NCAA tournament expanded to 32 teams in 1975, every team that advanced to the Sweet 16 hails ...
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What is NIL in college sports? How do athlete deals work?
It wasn't until 2021 that the NCAA changed rules to allow students to profit from their name, image and likeness -- otherwise known as NIL. In 2025, McNeese men's basketball team manager Amir Khan ...