Did NIL put the magic of March Madness on life support?
For the first time since the NCAA tournament expanded to 32 teams in 1975, every team that advanced to the Sweet 16 hails ...
Jay Wright Defends NIL and Transfer Portal After Sweet Sixteen Results
Jay Wright has been away from coaching NCAA basketball for three seasons. He said he left because he lost the prowess that he ...
Where are the Cinderella teams? The NIL effect on the NCAA Tournament
There are no Cinderella teams in this year’s NCAA Sweet 16 for the first time in decades. Fans are blaming NIL. Here are the ...
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Sweet 16 teams by conference: How mid-majors got left behind in 2025 NCAA Tournament
Here's a breakdown of which conferences are represented and why mid-major schools were unable to get over the hump during ...
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Former Duke star discusses how NIL has reduced number of 'Cinderella runs' in 2025 NCAA ...
NIL can also help big schools poach successful coaches from mid-majors. In 2024, Michigan hired coach Dusty May, who guided Florida Atlantic to the Final Four in the 2023 tournament. In their first ...
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A star of UWM's Sweet 16 team offers a glimpse into how NIL works for a basketball mid-major
Former UW-Milwaukee basketball star Joah Tucker has launched the Panther Future Fund to support the school's current players through NIL opportunities. Despite the fund's success, UWM still faces ...
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Arkansas serves as NIL era Cinderella in March Madness as mid-majors miss Sweet 16
No. 10 Arkansas is your second-week Cinderella for 2025. John Calipari – who has six Final Four appearances in three ...
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A star of UWM's Sweet 16 team offers a glimpse into how NIL works for a basketball mid-major
Monday marked the 20th anniversary of the zenith for UW-Milwaukee men’s basketball, its first and only game in the Sweet 16. The players, although scattered by opportunities, family and time ...