As NIL Compensation Debate Intensifies, NCAA Focuses on Avoiding Employee Status for Athletes

College sports leaders testified before Congress regarding athlete compensation and employee status.
NCAA President Charlie Baker advocated against classifying athletes as employees to protect athletic programs.
A national standard for name, image, and likeness deals is sought to bridge earnings gaps.
Legal threats of revenue sharing and antitrust violations loom over the NCAA's amateur model.
Collectives want transparency rules but disagree that they are the source of NIL problems.