"NCAA's Radical Proposal: Allowing Schools to Directly Compensate Athletes in New Subdivision"

NCAA president Charlie Baker has proposed rule changes that would allow Division I schools to pay their athletes in ways not tied to educational resources. The changes would permit schools to enter into name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals directly with their athletes and create a trust fund for athletes at the richest tier of athletic departments. The new rules would also allow schools to create their own set of rules for recruiting, transfers, roster size, and other policies. The proposed changes aim to address gender equity and provide a model for potential federal laws governing college sports. NCAA schools would need to vote to adopt the changes.