NCAA Settlement Impacts on Student-Athletes and Non-Power Schools
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The Courier-Journal
The University of Louisville has signed dozens of athlete contracts under a new revenue-sharing system established by the House v. NCAA settlement, allowing schools to pay athletes directly with a $20.5 million cap, with agreements outlining compensation and responsibilities, though athletes are not considered employees. These contracts are part of the recent shift in college sports following legal and legislative changes, and they are still evolving to include performance incentives and other terms.