Not exactly true. The kids get a venue in which to show off their talents. Zion Williamson was not the highest rated recruit on his team. He played at Duke where he got ridiculous exposure. He signed the richest rookie shoe deal in history. Now, he would have made great money regardless, but playing at Duke made him much more. The great ones can also take out an insurance policy that ensures them loss of income.
I am just concerned about an open market (even though I am a capitalist). These kids get great value at what they get even though not much of it goes right in their pocket. They get the big stage. I actually am fine with them getting a stipend, even if it’s $2-3k per month. Gives them money to spend. Just not sure college athletics will look the same in a few years.
