The NCAA Board of Governors has recommended a shift in policy that will enable college athletes to play for more than the chance to win a trophy. AP Photo.
The NCAA Board of Governors has recommended a shift in policy that will enable college athletes to play for more than the chance to win a trophy. AP Photo.
Nobody knows how this jarring flinch by the NCAA that will soon allow athletes to profit from their names, likenesses and images will affect the landscape of college sports.
The NCAA will allow a limited number of fans at the 2021 Division I Men’s Basketball Championship, including all rounds and the Final Four. The decision to allow up to 25% capacity with physical distancing was made in conjunction with state and local health authorities due to the COVID-19 pandemic.