Through legislation, the already wealthy and elite try to stymie the free-market of NIL

Through legislation, the already wealthy and elite try to stymie the free-market of NIL

In the 2024 NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament, Black men made up 50% of the 68 teams. Many were recipients of name, image and likeness deals — commonly known as NIL. These financial agreements, with companies ranging from multibillion-dollar corporations to local car dealerships and college-town restaurants, provided young Black men — and Black women, who make up 44% of Division I basketball players — with critical monetary resources t…