NCAA Basics
Which organization governs college athletics in the US?
NCAA
This source of income brings in billions of dollars to college sports through broadcast deals.
Television contracts
Some argue scholarships already cover this major expense.
tuition
College athletes risk this physical consequence while playing
injuries
In 2021, the NCAA allowed athletes to profit from this
NIL
What is the highest level of college sports?
Division 1
TV networks pay billions to broadcast this college basketball tournament.
March madness
Belief that athletes already receive full tuition, housing, and meal plans in exchange for playing.
Scholarships
Athletes spend 30–40 hours per week on their sport, similar to this.
a full-time job
NIL deals allow athletes to sign endorsement contracts with these.
companies / brands
NCAA basketball tournament generates over a billion dollars in revenue every year.
March Madness
Profit
Some worry paying athletes would shift focus away from this main purpose of college.
education
Many argue it is unfair that universities profit while athletes cannot earn beyond this.
scholarship
This change allowed athletes to earn money without being directly paid by their university.
NIL reform
Student athletes were historically prohibited from receiving payment beyond this type of compensation.
Scholarships
Many college football coaches make millions, such as former Alabama coach.
Nick Saban
Paying only football and basketball players could create issues with this federal gender equity law.
Title IX
Before NIL rules, this Duke basketball star could not profit from his fame despite being nationally known.
Zion Williamson
Some college quarterbacks now earn millions through NIL deals before entering this professional league.
NFL
True or False: Before 2021 college athletes could profit from their own name and image.
False
This financial gap describes the difference in revenue between major Power Five schools and smaller Division I programs.
Revenue gap
Some argue that introducing salaries would create tension within this group of teammates.
A team
Career-ending injuries in college can prevent athletes from earning money at this next level.
professional level
These three words make up the policy change in 2021 that allowed athletes to profit from endorsements.
Name, Image, and Likeness