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Latest Updates from HBCU ENDZONE EXPERIENCE*** "Big news is rocking college sports—and yes, HBCUs are part of the conversation. The NCAA House Settlement is a game-changer. Former Division I athletes—including those from HBCUs—could be eligible for back pay, and schools may soon be able to directly share revenue with players.
The way college sports works (and pays) is changing for good. This could mean major opportunities for HBCU athletes, past and present. What does this mean for YOU? If you played Division I sports, you might qualify for compensation. If you're a current student-athlete, your school could one day pay you directly.
If you're an alum or supporter—this is your chance to advocate for HBCU equity in the new era of college athletics. We’ll be breaking this down more—so stay tuned.
"What is the House settlement involving college sports and why does it matter?
The settlement of a $2.8 billion federal class-action antitrust lawsuit filed by athletes against the NCAA and the largest conferences (ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, Pac-12 and SEC) was approved by the defendants and plaintiffs in May 2024 and not long afterward by U.S. Judge Claudia Wilken, who must give final approval before terms can go into effect as early as July 1. Wilken held a final hearing Monday, though she said she plans a formal ruling later. Some questions and answers about this monumental change for college athletics:
Q: What is the House settlement and why does it matter?
A: Grant House is an Arizona State swimmer who sued the defendants. His lawsuit and two others were combined and over several years the dispute wound up with the proposed settlement that will create a new substructure for college sports. What's groundbreaking is that it ends a decades-old prohibition on schools cutting checks directly to athletes. Now, each schools will be able to make so-called NIL payments to athletes, compensating them for use of their name, image and likeness.
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Q: How much will the schools pay the athletes and where will the money come from?
