The final hearing conducted by U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken from the third floor of the Oakland Courthouse on Monday, April 7 began a two-month whirlwind that ultimately concluded Friday, June 6 with the NCAA's House settlement's approval.

The House vs. NCAA settlement will require University of Cincinnati athletics to share approximately $20.5 million with Bearcats athletes.

A new era of college athletics is beginning after a federal judge approved a $2.8 billion antitrust settlement last week that will drastically change the way college sports operate. The decision removes outdated amateurism rules from college sports and allows schools to begin paying their athletes directly.