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La Salle University Statement on the House vs. NCAA Settlement

Story Links Philadelphia, PA – La Salle University Vice President of Athletics and Recreation and Director of Athletics Ashwin Puri released the following statement regarding the House vs. NCAA settlement: On June 6, Judge Claudia Wilken provided final approval of the House vs. NCAA settlement, marking a historic shift in college athletics. […]

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Philadelphia, PA – La Salle University Vice President of Athletics and Recreation and Director of Athletics Ashwin Puri released the following statement regarding the House vs. NCAA settlement:

On June 6, Judge Claudia Wilken provided final approval of the House vs. NCAA settlement, marking a historic shift in college athletics. This class action settlement introduces significant changes, including allowing colleges to directly pay athletes for the first time and providing backpay to former athletes for missed Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) opportunities. As this settlement demonstrates, college athletics is evolving at an unprecedented pace. For institutions opting into the settlement, the key provisions include:

Key Settlement Provisions

Roster Limits:

  • Athletic scholarship limits for each sport will be replaced by new NCAA roster limits for schools opting in.

Revenue Sharing:

  • Schools that opt in can directly pay athletes, sharing up to $20.5 million annually in revenue with student-athletes.

Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL):

  • Student-athletes must report third-party NIL compensation exceeding $600.
  • New rules and regulations will govern third-party NIL agreements, enhancing transparency and compliance.

Additionally, all Division I institutions, including La Salle, are required to provide backpay to former student-athletes who participated between 2016 and 2024. Regardless of their decision to opt in, schools collectively owe approximately $2.8 billion in damages over the next 10 years to eligible former student-athletes.

La Salle University’s Commitment

In light of this landmark decision, La Salle University has chosen to opt into the settlement, aligning with many peer institutions in Division I and the Atlantic 10 Conference.

We are grateful for the leadership of President Daniel J. Allen, University administration, and the Explorer community for their steadfast support of our athletic department. This decision reflects our commitment to college athletics and our student-athletes, positioning us for a promising future.

Supporting the Future

To support our ongoing competitive excellence initiatives, we invite you to contact:

  • Drew Young, Chief Athletics Revenue Officer, at youngam@lasalle.edu
  • Safet Kastrat, Men’s Basketball General Manager, at kastrat@lasalle.edu

Gifts made to support these efforts are now tax-deductible. We welcome the opportunity to share our comprehensive plan for competitive excellence in this new landscape.
Additionally, no current La Salle student-athletes will lose their opportunity to compete due to roster limits. Beyond the benefits of revenue sharing, we are committed to investing in our facilities, including the newly renovated John E. Glaser Arena. Our current fundraising efforts focus on renovating locker rooms, upgrading competition surfaces, and installing new scoreboards. These initiatives are essential to providing a first-class student-athlete experience. To contribute to these efforts, please contact Drew Young.

Thanks to your continued support, the future of La Salle Athletics is brighter than ever. Together, we will navigate the evolving landscape of college athletics, ensuring success both on and off the field.

Go Explorers!

Ashwin Puri

Vice President of Athletics and Recreation

 

 



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