Jay Bilas defends rising roster costs in college basketball, calls out coach salaries
Jay Bilas has defended the rising costs of college basketball rosters, emphasizing that athletes deserve to earn their fair market value. He highlighted the disparity between player earnings and coach salaries, questioning why coaches make more than the athletes. Bilas believes that the current landscape should allow athletes to capitalize on their talents while in school.
- ▪Michigan coach Dusty May indicated that the Wolverines' roster cost is expected to increase after their national title win.
- ▪Jay Bilas argued that in major sports, players typically earn more than coaches, which is not the case in college basketball.
- ▪Bilas stated that athletes should be allowed to earn money while in school, just like any other student with marketable talents.
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