This was a question I asked mark about. I will copy and paste part of it. I will post a link where you can watch the video of the guy talking about it. It is about half way down.
As NIL collectives continue to wield influence, some suggest that college sports may enter an entirely new commercial era. Marc Lasry, former owner of the Milwaukee Bucks, is exploring the idea of buying stakes in college football and basketball teams. His vision? Schools selling 51% of their athletic programs at valuations of up to $750M. The schools would then use the infusion of cash for NIL investments, new facilities, or facility upgrades. Such a move would turn college programs into semi-professional entities, where private ownership partners directly support athlete compensation.
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As NIL collectives continue to wield influence, some suggest that college sports may enter an entirely new commercial era. Marc Lasry, former owner of the Milwaukee Bucks, is exploring the idea of buying stakes in college football and basketball teams. His vision? Schools selling 51% of their athletic programs at valuations of up to $750M. The schools would then use the infusion of cash for NIL investments, new facilities, or facility upgrades. Such a move would turn college programs into semi-professional entities, where private ownership partners directly support athlete compensation.
Could Kentucky basketball go pro? How possible private ownership could reshape college athletics
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