AROUND NIL THIS WEEK | DEC 16, 2024
- Golf NIL
- Dec 16, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: Feb 28
Dec 16, 2024—Arizona and Arizona State will cut 140 total roster spots across all sports starting in the 2025-26 season due to the House v. NCAA lawsuit settlement. Athletic directors Desiree Reed-Francois (Arizona) and Graham Rossini (ASU) confirmed each school will lose 70 non-scholarship participants, primarily impacting walk-ons. While football and basketball remain stable, smaller, non-revenue sports face significant risks, with some programs potentially on the chopping block by 2028. Reed-Francois called the changes “a massive disruption,” as the settlement requires capping rosters while boosting scholarships. Financial pressures are mounting, forcing schools nationwide into tough decisions. MORE
Dec 17, 2024—Former NBA star Stephon Marbury celebrates NIL deals, crediting past athletes for opening doors for today’s college stars. Speaking on Vernon Maxwell’s "MaXed Out" podcast, Marbury said, "We paved the way for the next generation to eat," referencing years of NCAA profits built on players’ unpaid contributions. Introduced in 2021, NIL allows college athletes to earn sponsorship income—a game-changer Marbury believes is long overdue. The ex-Georgia Tech standout and two-time NBA All-Star urged young athletes to honor the groundwork laid by older generations: "Throw us a meal or something, young blood." MORE
Stephon Marbury coaching a young basketball player at the Stronger Me Basketball Training Camp | Imaginechina Limited/Alamy
Dec 19, 2024—Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia secured a court injunction allowing him another year of eligibility, striking at the NCAA's eligibility rules. Pavia argued that counting his junior college years—governed by a separate body—towards the NCAA’s five-year limit unfairly restricted his earning potential under NIL. The pandemic granted current players an extra year, but the NCAA denied Pavia’s request, leading him to sue.
With 2,133 yards and upsets over Alabama and Auburn last season, Pavia’s case could reshape eligibility rules and further erode NCAA control amidst growing antitrust concerns. MORE
