Jay Bilas Says NIL Keeps Players in School Longer, Lifting College Basketball

1 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 20

Jay Bilas, 62, said college basketball "has never been better," arguing NIL compensation is keeping players in school longer and raising the overall level of play.
Longer player retention gives programs more years of service from top talent, he said, while allowing athletes to earn money as they continue their education.
Bilas also said NIL has spread talent more evenly because powerhouse programs can no longer stockpile depth as easily, pointing to Indiana's title in the NIL era as evidence.
He added players still are not paid full market value and called out what he sees as hypocrisy over transfer criticism, saying fans accept coaches changing schools far more readily than players.

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