Jay Bilas raves about the impact of NIL on college basketball: 'I don't think it's ever been better'
Jay Bilas has praised the impact of NIL on college basketball, stating that the sport has never been better. He believes that NIL allows players to be compensated while staying in school longer, which enhances the level of play. Bilas also noted that talent distribution has improved, allowing teams like Indiana to succeed in ways they couldn't under previous systems.
- ▪Jay Bilas claims that NIL has improved college basketball significantly.
- ▪Players are staying in school longer due to NIL, which enhances team performance.
- ▪Bilas believes that talent is now more evenly distributed among teams.
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NCAA Jay Bilas raves about the impact of NIL on college basketball: 'I don't think it's ever been better' Bilas says plays get compensated for staying in school longer By Ryan Canfield Fox News Published May 20, 2026 6:19am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Dick Vitale says college basketball is the 'wild west' with NIL and the transfer portal Dick Vitale talked about the current state of college basketball with NIL and the transfer portal during a recent appearance on OutKick's "Don't @ Me with Dan Dakich." NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! NIL has been a fixture in college basketball for years now, and ESPN broadcaster Jay Bilas said the sport has never been better.
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