NCAA floats rules for direct payments to players
Briefly

The NCAA Division I Board of Directors proposed significant legislative changes, including the elimination of 153 rules to allow schools to provide direct financial payments to players. This is part of a broader strategy to adapt to new expectations around amateurism in sports, pending approval from a House settlement. The proposed reforms also aim to enhance scholarship availability in women's sports and introduce a new NIL Clearinghouse to regulate player agreements, fostering transparency and accountability in the NIL landscape as schools consider adjustments by June 15.
The NCAA Division I Board of Directors proposed deleting 153 rules to allow direct financial benefits to players, potentially reshaping amateurism in college athletics.
With proposed changes waiting on House settlement approval, schools can provide up to $20.5 million in financial benefits to players, reflecting a transformative shift.
NCAA aims to double scholarships in women's sports and establish full scholarships for all declared student-athletes amidst the proposed rule changes.
NCAA's proposal for a new NIL Clearinghouse and accountability measures highlights a commitment to stabilize the NIL environment for Division I schools.
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