Kris Jenkins, a standout player from Villanova, has filed a lawsuit against the NCAA and six major conferences for limiting athlete compensation and failing to allow him to benefit from his name, image, and likeness (NIL). He claims this violates federal antitrust laws and has caused severe damage to student-athletes. Jenkins seeks financial compensation that he believes he lost due to these restrictions. The lawsuit highlights the disparity between current athletes who can profit versus past players like Jenkins who couldn't capitalize during their college careers.
Jenkins' lawsuit alleges that the NCAA and the six major conferences, including the Big East, violated federal antitrust laws by impeding the ability of college athletes to make money.
The lawsuit also says they "unjustly enriched themselves and their for-profit business partners while causing extensive damage to the student-athletes."
Jenkins said he's happy for the athletes who today can make millions for their efforts in the NCAA tournament. But he filed his lawsuit partly because the NCAA has been financially rewarded from his efforts.
Per the lawsuit, Jenkins seeks compensation he would have received absent the unlawful restraints on pay-for-play compensation, including his NIL and game telecast revenue.
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