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Gov. Kevin Stitt Issues Executive Order On NIL Payments

“This is about leveling the playing field and maintaining the competitive edge that defines Oklahoma athletics,” Stitt said, emphasizing the importance of keeping the state’s universities competitive in the evolving landscape of collegiate sports.OSU President Kayse Shrum said that the order “brings exciting possibilities to our institutions, our student-athletes, and our fans.”Key Provisions of the […]

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Gov. Kevin Stitt Issues Executive Order On NIL Payments

“This is about leveling the playing field and maintaining the competitive edge that defines Oklahoma athletics,” Stitt said, emphasizing the importance of keeping the state’s universities competitive in the evolving landscape of collegiate sports.OSU President Kayse Shrum said that the order “brings exciting possibilities to our institutions, our student-athletes, and our fans.”Key Provisions of the Executive OrderExpiration of the Executive OrderLeaders of Oklahoma’s two largest universities praised the executive action. The order allows postsecondary institutions or authorized third parties to pay athletes directly while prohibiting the use of state-allocated funds for NIL payments. Additionally, it bars the NCAA from investigating or penalizing Oklahoma colleges under the directive.Leveling the Playing Field

“This action strengthens our ability to recruit, retain, and cultivate extraordinary talent, positioning our student-athletes for success in every aspect of their lives.”

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has issued an executive order permitting colleges in the state to directly compensate student-athletes for their Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL). The move positions Oklahoma as a leader in addressing the ongoing disparity in national NIL rules, which Stitt described as “inconsistent” and a source of uncertainty.The directive will automatically expire if a federal NIL law is enacted or a final settlement is reached in the ongoing federal litigation regarding NIL policies. Oklahoma joins Georgia and Virginia in taking similar steps, while the University of Tennessee has introduced a ticket surcharge to generate funds for athlete compensation.OU President Joseph Harroz Jr. said in a statement:

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Mountaineers Fall to Marshall in Charleston

Next Game: Texas Tech 5/2/2025 | 6:30 p.m. May. 02 (Fri) / 6:30 p.m.  Texas Tech CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The No. 16 West Virginia University baseball team fell to Marshall, 7-6, Wednesday evening at GoMart Ballpark. The Mountaineers drop to 37-6 while the Thundering Herd improve to 24-22.   Senior […]

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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The No. 16 West Virginia University baseball team fell to Marshall, 7-6, Wednesday evening at GoMart Ballpark. The Mountaineers drop to 37-6 while the Thundering Herd improve to 24-22.
 
Senior Kyle West went 3-for-4 with a double, home run and two RBI. Juniors Skylar King and Sam White each had two hits on the night as well.
 
The Mountaineers took an early lead with two runs in the first on a double from West and a Herd error. Marshall got one run back in the home half of the inning with a solo home run.
 
White hit an RBI double in the third to push the lead to 3-1, but Marshall responded in the fourth with three runs to jump in front. West then hit a solo home run in the fifth to even up the game once again.
 
Senior Grant Hussey had an RBI single in the sixth to put WVU on top before senior Brodie Kresser drove in a run with a groundout. The lead did not last long as Marshall scored two in the bottom of the inning to tie the game at six after six.
 
Juniors Carson Estridge and Ben McDougal both posted scoreless outings on the mound to get to the ninth still tied. With two runners and one out in the bottom of the ninth, Marshall brought home the winning run on a Mountaineer error.
 
The Mountaineers return to Big 12 play this weekend against Texas Tech at Kendrick Family Ballpark. First pitch on Friday is set for 6:30 p.m.
 
For more information on the Mountaineers, follow @WVUBaseball on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
 





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John Elway‘s former agent Jeff Sperbeck dies after fall…On3 acquires Rivals, partners with Yahoo Sports…NBC Sports to debut Milan Cortina promo at Derby. Jeff Sperbeck (r), the longtime friend, business partner and former agent of Pro Football HOFer John Elway, died Wednesday at age 62. Instagram: 7Cellars Jeff Sperbeck, the longtime friend, business partner and […]

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John Elway‘s former agent Jeff Sperbeck dies after fall…On3 acquires Rivals, partners with Yahoo Sports…NBC Sports to debut Milan Cortina promo at Derby.

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Jeff Sperbeck (r), the longtime friend, business partner and former agent of Pro Football HOFer John Elway, died Wednesday at age 62. Instagram: 7Cellars

Jeff Sperbeck, the longtime friend, business partner and former agent of Pro Football HOFer John Elway, died Wednesday “from injuries suffered when he fell off a golf cart” reportedly being driven by Elway. Sperbeck was 62. Sperbeck “was injured Saturday night” in La Quinta, Calif., and was “declared dead early Wednesday at a Palm Springs hospital.” According to TMZ, Elway “was driving the golf cart when Sperbeck fell off and hit his head on asphalt.” A source said Sperbeck “had been sitting in the passenger seat.” TMZ also reported that he “had been on life support following the fall.” The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office is “investigating the incident,” though TMZ reported that “there was no indication that Elway was driving negligently when Sperbeck fell” (ESPN.com, 4/30).

Sperbeck had been an NFL agent “to more than 100 players, coaches and executives,” and he “was the type of agent and marketing rep who stayed in touched with his clients long after the NFL careers ended.” That was evidenced especially with Elway, as the two had “varied businesses partnerships,” from 7Cellars wine to the Elway restaurants. Sperbeck has been Elway‘s marketing representative “since the latter’s prime” as Broncos QB in the early 1990s, “a relationship that grew into a close friendship” (9NEWS.com, 4/30).

Elway released the following statement: “I am absolutely devastated and heartbroken by the passing of my close friend, business partner and agent Jeff Sperbeck. There are no words to truly express the profound sadness I feel with the sudden loss of someone who has meant so much to me. My heart and deepest sympathies go out to Jeff’s wife, Cori; his children Carly, Sam and Jackson; and everyone who knew and loved him. Jeff will be deeply missed for the loyalty, wisdom, friendship and love he brought into my life and the lives of so many others” (9NEWS.com, 4/30).

Here is a sampling of social media reaction to the news:

  • WCPG co-founder & Partner Harrie Bakst: “On a somber note, I am devastated to hear about the passing of our friend and colleague Jeff Sperbeck. … Jeff was such an amazing person and an incredibly successful NFL agent, who treated everyone with such respect and grace no matter who you were. We will miss you my friend.”
  • Sports writer Gary Myers: “So sad to hear about the death of Jeff Sperbeck after falling off the golf cart reportedly driven by John Elway. Jeff was well known in the NFL community representing players. He was the brother-in-law of former Jets QB Ken O’Brien, who is married to Jeff’s sister Stacey. RIP.”
  • Broncos beat writer Zac Stevens: “Incredibly tragic. Thoughts to Sperbeck’s friends and family.”
  • Sports communications professional Joe Favorito: “Such horrible news. Was lucky to have worked with Jeff on the Coach Knapp Stair Climb the last few yrs raising $$ for distracted driving in memory of longtime NFL coach Gregg Knapp who was killed by a distracted driver.”
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The ownership group behind On3 has reached an agreement to acquire Rivals from Yahoo Sports. On3 and Rivals will create a network offering coverage of college and high school sports, recruiting, and the NIL landscape. On3 will maintain its focus on college sports coverage. Subscribers will gain access to content across both platforms. As part of the transaction, Yahoo Sports will take an ownership stake in the On3 parent company and have a seat on the On3 parent company board. The deal is expected to close by the end of the second quarter of 2025 (On3).Comedians and actors Ray Romano and Sebastian Maniscalco chat about the upcoming Milan Cortina Olympics in an NBC Sports promo.Comedians and actors Ray Romano and Sebastian Maniscalco chat about the upcoming Milan Cortina Olympics in an NBC Sports promo. NBC Sports NBC Sports is again looking to celebrities to promote the Olympics and Paralympics, now with a 30-second spot featuring Ray Romano and Sebastian Maniscalco to debut during the Kentucky Derby on Saturday.The promo features the Italian actors and comedians atop the Italian Alps contemplating events in the Milan Cortina Games as they get interrupted by thoughts of Italian food.Shot in L.A. with Industrial Light and Magic (ILM) — the same technology behind “The Mandalorian” — the spot captures the Dolomites and highlights downhill skiing, skeleton and curling.Clad in winter gear, Romano and Maniscalco hold snowboards as they discuss how to get down.Read More >>>

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The Mexico City Grand Prix has reached an extension of its agreement to host an F1 race at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez track in the Mexican capital through 2028. NurPhoto via Getty Images

The Mexico City Grand Prix has reached an extension of its agreement to host an F1 race at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez track in the Mexican capital through 2028 (F1). The Mexican event has “featured on the F1 calendar for three distinct periods through the championship’s 75-year history,” with its current run starting back in 2015. The race’s current deal with F1 promoter Formula One Management “had been set to conclude at the end of 2025,” after the race was “granted two separate three-year extensions” following the conclusion of its original five-race contract in 2019. This “includes running through the 2020 season,” when Mexico did not host a race due to the COVID-19 pandemic (THE ATHLETIC, 4/30).

The Utah Mammoth name “allegedly leaked on the team’s official YouTube channel Tuesday night.” Getty Images

Utah Hockey Club officials “wouldn’t confirm if ‘Mammoth’ was their new name” after it “allegedly leaked on the team’s official YouTube channel Tuesday night.” The channel’s handle was “changed from ‘@UtahHockeyClub’ to ‘@UtahMammoth,’ on both its landing page and URL.” The channel was “soon deactivated and remained so on Wednesday morning.” When pressed for an explanation on the alleged YouTube leak, Smith Entertainment Group exec Mike Maughan would only say, “We’re fully on track to announce a permanent name and identity ahead of the 25-26 NHL season.” A source said that the revelation for the team’s new name and logo “could come before the NHL draft in late June.” Utah Mammoth was one of three finalists featured in a fan vote at Delta Center to help determine the permanent name of the team (ESPN.com, 4/30).

The A’s have been “attempting to raise” about $500M to build its ballpark, partly via the sale of new shares in the team. A’s

The A’s have “held talks” with Aramark about “investments in the team and its new Las Vegas stadium,” according to sources. Discussions have “taken place over the past few months on a deal” for Aramark to put about $100M into the $1.75B stadium project. Aramark “proposed investing a similar amount in the team itself.” It is “not known if the talks are ongoing and any final numbers could change.” The A’s have been “attempting to raise” about $500M to build its ballpark, partly via the sale of new shares in the team. Aramark, which provided food services at the A’s Oakland Coliseum, has a ”history of owning stakes in sports teams,” including selling half its interest in the Spurs for $100M in 2023 (BLOOMBERG NEWS, 4/30).

08 April 2025, Spain, Barcelona: Soccer: Champions League, FC Barcelona - Borussia Dortmund, knockout round, quarter-finals, first leg, Montjuic/Estadio Olimpico, a corner flag with the FC Barcelona logo is blowing in the wind. Photo: Federico Gambarini/dpa (Photo by Federico Gambarini/picture alliance via Getty Images)
FC Barcelona opened its first U.S. office in N.Y. in 2016 and “maintains a presence across the country.” dpa/picture alliance via Getty I

LaLiga club FC Barcelona will “move its U.S. commercial operations” from N.Y. to downtown Miami. The Miami Downtown Development Authority awarded the club a “business incentive grant to establish a new commercial space in the city’s urban core.” While an exact address was not disclosed, FC Barcelona plans to “open a dedicated business space in downtown Miami to manage its regional assets, investor relations, fan engagement and new opportunities.” The move comes as Miami “continues to grow its influence in global soccer,” with Lionel Messi playing for Inter Miami and the city hosting matches during the 2025 Club World Cup and 2026 World Cup. FC Barcelona opened its first U.S. office in N.Y. in 2016 and “maintains a presence across the country,” including two Barça Academies Pro in Miami and N.Y., a residency academy in Arizona, and academies in Chicago, the Carolinas and Austin (SOUTH FLORIDA BUSINESS JOURNAL, 4/30).

Speed Reads…

Taymar Sales U has announced a multiyear extension with the Citadel. The school has seen a 22% increase in revenue with a focus on group sales through the partnership (basketball group revenue quadrupled and baseball groups doubled) (Ben Portnoy, SBJ).

Stanley 1913 announced a partnership with golfer Nelly Korda in a deal signed through 2026 (Stanley 1913).

The Giants announced an exclusive, multiyear partnership with Bay Area Audi Dealers to become the team’s Official Luxury Automotive Partner. As part of the partnership, Audi will become a naming rights partner of Oracle Park’s premium seating behind home plate (Audi Dugout Club) and the premium parking facility at 153 Townsend St. (Audi Premium Garage) (S.F. Giants).

Around the World….

Paperwork filed with Companies House “confirmed” that Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has “paused his involvement at the club.” It is “likely” Marinakis, who also owns Greek club Olympiacos, which has already qualified for the Champions League, has relinquished control at Forest to “comply with UEFA’s multi-club ownership rules” (NOTTINGHAM POST, 4/30).

Multiple NRL club CEOs have “called for Sydney’s small suburban grounds to be axed as finals venues.” There is a “feeling inside NRL HQ that finals crowds and match-day hype needed to improve to rival” other large events (THE AUSTRALIAN, 4/30).

Claims that the Brazilian Football Confederation is “considering introducing a crimson jersey for the national team” before the 2026 World Cup have “sparked predictable outrage among hardcore rightwingers who consider red the anti-patriotic colour of Brazil’s leftwing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, his Workers’ party (PT) and the Landless Workers’ Movement (MST) (THE GUARDIAN, 4/30).

Disbandment of the Rugby Football Union’s council is “the key proposal made by a public consultation on reforms to the game’s ‘dysfunctional’ structures.” The Governance and Representation Review Group has “called for the 63-person body to be dissolved and replaced by game representatives or a national advisory group” (London INDEPENDENT, 4/30).

Paris FC “invited” fans to view Friday night’s game against Martigues, where a win “guarantees promotion for Paris FC,” at Grand Rex, a Paris venue that has seven cinema screens (AP, 4/30).

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Netflix released the trailer for “Untold: The Fall of Favre,” a documentary covering the career of Brett Favre, which featured interviews from Favre, his family and business partners, among others.

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15 — Consecutive Kentucky Derby calls it will be for NBC announcer Larry Collmus when he calls the race on Saturday, the longest streak for any broadcaster on national television (USA TODAY, 4/30)

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SBJ Live recap

If you have seen new facilities pop up in your area where people can recreationally play pickleball, golf, soccer, basketball or more, you are likely witnessing Social Sports marketing in play. What are Social Sports? “Social Sports are organized group-based board experiences that really focus on community building and community connections in addition to of […]

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If you have seen new facilities pop up in your area where people can recreationally play pickleball, golf, soccer, basketball or more, you are likely witnessing Social Sports marketing in play.

What are Social Sports?

“Social Sports are organized group-based board experiences that really focus on community building and community connections in addition to of course the competition that you find in sports” Break Sports Founder Trisha Goyal said.

Goyal joined Unrivaled Commissioner Micky Lawler and Open Venture Capital Founder & Managing Partner Kim Nixon in Wednesday’s SBJ Live session, “Engaging Consumers Through Social Sports: A New Brand Strategy,” moderated by SBJ’s Dan Kaufman.

Here are three takeaways from the session:

Exploring new avenues

While many athletic activities the common person may participate in have traditionally been purely exercise-based, Nixon said that casual consumers are also becoming drawn to organized, competitive sports.

“We’re seeing a transition from Social Fitness into Social Sport,” Nixon explained. “That’s because there’s more access to sport post your collegiate years.”

Goyal pointed to how professional sports can influence Social Sports participation.

“Pro Sports is one of the things that really inspires people to want to even get into a Social Sport organized activity,” Goyal said.

Lawler shared her own experience managing a three-on-three basketball league, and how that can present basketball in a more inviting way, particularly to women.

“Three-on-three lends itself to create much more spacing [on the court] and deliver a better product,” Lawler said. “This is a way to present basketball excellence.”

She added that women “had to be part of a high school team or a church league or another social league” to play basketball, but Unrivaled has helped invite a more casual style of play for women.

Meeting consumers where they are

Goyal noted how Social Sports can be advantageous for brands looking to connect with consumers.

“There’s already a rise in general in sports and investment in sports paired with also a rise and investment in experiential marketing and in person marketing,” Goyal said. “Social Sports kind of sit at that intersection that enables brands to reach real consumers in meaningful more deeper ways than just digital advertising.”

Adding accessibility

While the subject of DEI has been a hot button topic lately, Nixon believes the “I” in the acronym — Inclusion — can be a central piece in how amateurs participate in sports.

“That ‘I’ has grown to include having conversations about differing abilities and access to sport in school,” Nixon said. “There are a couple of great startups that I’ve had conversations with that are focused on making sure that there’s more opportunity for fitness and sport for disabled children at school.”

Goyal added to this point, saying, “Social Sports is really great for those who have a disability or an impairment. … Pickleball has been one that we have seen a pick-up with.”

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UConn’s Alex Karaban set to return for senior year: ‘My heart remains in Storrs’

John Fanta College Basketball Broadcaster and Reporter Two-time national champion Alex Karaban wants one more shot at reaching the mountaintop in Storrs.  The UConn star announced Tuesday morning that he is running it back for his senior season, a rare situation in modern-day college basketball for a player to stay at his school for all […]

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Two-time national champion Alex Karaban wants one more shot at reaching the mountaintop in Storrs. 

The UConn star announced Tuesday morning that he is running it back for his senior season, a rare situation in modern-day college basketball for a player to stay at his school for all four years of his career. 

Connecticut head coach Dan Hurley has always said Karaban is the perfect fit for his program, so if there was a guy to make this move, the 6-foot-8 Massachusetts native is the poster boy for it. Averaging 14.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game this past year, Karaban earned second-team All-Big East honors. This return is a sign of the benefits of NIL, with Karaban being able to earn seven figures during his senior year of college, as opposed to going the pro route where he would likely be in the G League next season. 

This is massive news for UConn, which will be a top-10 team in my FOX Sports Preseason Top 25 rankings. The Huskies return Solo Ball, Tarris Reed and Jaylen Stewart, while also ushering in the nation’s ninth-ranked recruiting class, headlined by Georgia transfer Silas Demary and five-star guard Braylon Mullins. 

Karaban will look to capitalize on some unfinished business after the Huskies fell in the first weekend of this past year’s NCAA Tournament and were knocked out in the Big East Tournament semifinals.

“I pride myself on accepting challenges and holding myself to the highest standard,” Karaban said in a social media post. “Last year, we didn’t achieve what we set out to, and I am not running from a chance to make that right. After deliberating the last few weeks with my coaches and family about my future, I’ve realized that my heart remains in Storrs, and I have unfinished business to chase another national championship with my brothers.”  

Hurley also announced the addition of former Villanova interim head coach and assistant Mike Nardi to his staff. Nardi, who was a four-year starter at Villanova from 2003-07, spent the last decade on the Main Line and was a part of Jay Wright’s dynasty with national championships in 2016 and 2018. After Kevin Willard did not retain Nardi, who served as interim after Kyle Neptune was fired and led Villanova to the College Basketball Crown semifinals, Nardi was looking for a new spot. The timing worked perfectly with UConn legend Tom Moore moving to the general manager chair in Storrs, opening the door for Hurley to hire a top-tier assistant who adds to Connecticut’s championship pedigree. 

The bricks are being laid in Storrs for a reload in 2025-26 and UConn looks more than poised to go at St. John’s for the top spot in the Big East. Expect that rivalry to only keep intensifying next season.

John Fanta is a national college basketball broadcaster and writer for FOX Sports. He covers the sport in a variety of capacities, from calling games on FS1 to serving as lead host on the BIG EAST Digital Network to providing commentary on The Field of 68 Media Network. Follow him at @John_Fanta.

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NBA Draft Early Entrants Drop Amid NIL Boom and End of COVID Waivers

Today, the NBA released its official list of early entrants to the draft — players who still have collegiate eligibility but are testing the waters of professional basketball. The numbers confirm what many have suspected: NIL deals have changed the calculus for top college players. Instead of chasing second-round draft spots and two-way contracts, many […]

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Today, the NBA released its official list of early entrants to the draft — players who still have collegiate eligibility but are testing the waters of professional basketball. The numbers confirm what many have suspected: NIL deals have changed the calculus for top college players. Instead of chasing second-round draft spots and two-way contracts, many college stars have decided to return to campus and cash in on a hot, top-heavy player compensation market.

Only 106 athletes filed as early entrants this year — the lowest number since 2015. This year’s class is a dramatic reduction from last year’s 174 early entrants. However, there is crucial context to interpreting this data.

While the decrease in early entrants follows the longstanding trend of bucking professional opportunities for NIL, COVID waivers that granted every athlete who played in the 2020-21 season an extra year of eligibility have boosted early entrant numbers over the last several years. 

Last year, 55 of the 174 early entrants held an extra year of NCAA eligibility stemming from the waiver-eligible season. This year, that number has plummeted. Just five early entrants played in the NCAA during the 2020–21 season, indicating that college basketball is aging out of the COVID waiver era.  

Last summer, I researched how this was already reshaping NBA draft trends. Here’s a graphic showing the impact of COVID eligibility on early entrant rates:

Again, COVID waivers are only one factor in declining early entrant rates. With several concepts of professionalization making their way to collegiate basketball, athletes are earning more than ever, and depending on your draft positioning, some players stand to earn more in college than the NBA. 

For athletes who are certain to end up as first-round draft picks, it is likely wise to accept the opportunity to play in the NBA. Even pick number 30 in the NBA draft receives a fully guaranteed two-year contract with compensation roughly equal to or beyond the highest NIL compensation figures. 

In the 2025 NBA draft class, pick 14 will earn over $10 million in guaranteed salary over his first two seasons. For many, staying in college can also mean improving one’s future draft stock. The difference in salary between pick number 20 and pick number 4 in this year’s draft comes out to $13 million in guaranteed money over two years. 

With a lower opportunity cost of playing in the new landscape of NCAA basketball, this is a tempting offer even for some first-round picks who want to bet on themselves. Of course, regression and injury in college make this a risky proposition.

Leaving college without exhausting all NCAA eligibility also allows NBA players to earn extensions and get off the NBA rookie scale quicker, increasing their earning power in the league at a younger age. 

The decision to leave early for the draft looks very different for players projected in the second round. Unlike first-round picks, second-rounders are not entitled to guaranteed contracts, and the financial gap between what they’re likely to earn in the NBA and what they could command in college is substantial. For many, staying in school offers more security, more money, and a clearer path forward than navigating the uncertainty of a non-guaranteed NBA deal.

While the rookie minimum salary is $1.27 million, most second-rounders don’t receive fully guaranteed contracts, and many end up on two-way deals worth just $636,435.These figures likely short-change early entrants compared to what they could make on the open college market.

Last year, Coleman Hawkins (Kansas State) and Great Osobor (Washington) broke records by inking deals reported at $2,000,000 to compete for their respective institutions. Now, in light of presumptive institutional revenue sharing and a competitive transfer market, those numbers are becoming more and more common – most recently, reigning Mountain West player of the year Donovan Dent was reported to have signed a $3,000,000 deal as part of his transfer from New Mexico to UCLA. 

Early draft entrants are not steadfast in leaving college; many players are either committed to a school for next season or exploring opportunities in the transfer portal. Many of the 106 early entrants will likely withdraw before the NCAA’s May 28 deadline to retain collegiate eligibility. 

Two things are certain: the average NBA draft pick will keep getting older — and the talent in college basketball will only get better.





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