March Madness: NIL, Transfer Portals, and the Commercialization of College Sports

Published Mar 28, 2025, 7:15 AM

Last year, the Supreme Court changed college sports. Sarah and Beth are taking in the field (no pun intended) to see how the ruling has changed the amateur athletic landscape and how it continues to shift. They discuss NIL (name, image, likeness), transfer portals, and the continued commercialization of the amateur space. 

Topics Discussed

  • March Madness and Professionalizing College Athletes 
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