"NCAA's Evolution: From Amateurism to Paying Athletes - A New Subdivision Proposal"

NCAA president Charlie Baker has proposed sweeping changes to the association's amateurism model, suggesting the creation of a new subdivision for schools with the highest resources that would allow pay for play between schools and athletes. The proposal would give schools the ability to arrange NIL deals for athletes with no cap on compensation and require a minimum investment of $30,000 per athlete annually. This marks a significant shift in the NCAA's stance on player compensation and acknowledges the need for change in the collegiate model. The proposal will be discussed at the NCAA Convention next month.