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College Sports Enter the NIL Wild West | College Basketball News
College sports just got a whole lot richer—and wilder. Kentucky’s basketball program dropped a jaw-dropping $6 million to land Iowa State transfer Milan Momcilovic, making him the second-highest-paid college athlete behind a Miami QB. Meanwhile, Kansas’ Tyran Stokes, who went to them instead, is also cashing in at $5 million. This NIL arms race is reshaping recruiting, with basketball stars now earning more than some football stars—and the stakes are high: Kentucky’s coach could’ve been fired without this move. If Momcilovic delivers as the nation’s top shooter, it’ll be a steal. The Wild…
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