The NCAA’s Unfair Treatment of Student-Athletes

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has long been criticized for its treatment of student-athletes. From the use of their names, images, and likenesses without compensation to the restrictions on their ability to earn money, the NCAA’s policies have been called into question. Recently, a group of former college basketball players, including Mario Chalmers and Sherron Collins from Kansas, Ryan Boatright from UConn, and Jason Terry from Arizona, have sued the NCAA and multiple conferences for the unauthorized use of their name, image, and likeness in March Madness highlights.

The NCAA’s use of student-athletes’ likenesses without compensation has sparked controversy.

The lawsuit accuses the defendants of “systematically and intentionally” misappropriating the plaintiffs’ publicity rights while “reaping scores of millions of dollars from Plaintiffs and similarly situated class members’ participation in competition.” The NCAA has been accused of violating the federal Sherman Antitrust Act through unreasonable restraint of trade, group boycott, and refusal to deal.

The NCAA’s logo is synonymous with college athletics, but its policies have been called into question.

The NCAA’s treatment of student-athletes is not limited to basketball players. The organization has been accused of exploiting athletes across all sports, using their names, images, and likenesses to generate revenue without providing fair compensation. The lawsuit is just the latest example of the NCAA’s unfair treatment of student-athletes.

Student-athletes deserve fair compensation for their contributions to college athletics.

In other news, Kentucky is after an elite guard who plans to reclassify to the 2024 class. Jeremiah Fears, a point guard ranked as the 32nd best player in the 2025 class according to 247Sports composite rankings, has decommitted from Illinois and plans to reclassify to the 2024 class. Coach Mark Pope has already reached out to Fears, who could be a perfect addition to the Wildcats’ roster.

Jeremiah Fears is a highly touted guard who could join the Kentucky Wildcats.

Meanwhile, Coastal Carolina University has named Chelsea Jameson as the program’s new Director of Operations. Jameson previously served as a graduate assistant for the Chanticleer Athletic Foundation and is a former Coastal women’s basketball manager.

Chelsea Jameson has been named the Director of Operations for Coastal Carolina University’s women’s basketball program.

The NCAA’s treatment of student-athletes is a complex issue that requires attention and action. As the lawsuit against the NCAA and multiple conferences continues, it will be interesting to see how the organization responds to the allegations. In the meantime, college athletics programs will continue to recruit top talent, like Jeremiah Fears, and make moves to strengthen their teams.

College athletics programs will continue to evolve and adapt to changing circumstances.