The NCAA will let athletes profit off their name, just as legislation is soon to become law in several states that would allow for such compensation.
DALLAS — The NCAA has cleared the way for athletes to profit off their name, just as legislation is soon to become law in several states that would allow for such compensation. The expected approval from the NCAA Board of Directors came a few days after a recommendation from the Division I Council to allow athletes in every state to pursue compensation for their name, image and likeness without jeopardizing their college eligibility. The NCAA’s decision to suspend restrictions on payments to athletes for things such as sponsorship deals, online endorsements and personal appearances applies to all three divisions or some 460,000 athletes.
