Salon.com Article | Some college athlete NIL deals make headlines. Most don't

Many NCAA athletes aren’t getting rich from their name, image and likeness

“It’s now extremely important that players know how schools and coaches are operating in the new environment,” Zito said.

Zito also said some schools are becoming savvy and trying to avoid paying students who enter the transfer portal. For example, they may pay less during the academic year and pay more once the season ends. This penalizes players who enter the transfer portal and leave.

“It’s a new world and that last chapter hasn’t been written yet,” Zito said. “There’s going to be lots and lots to go over.”

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