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Former College Basketball Stars Sue NCAA Over Unpaid NIL Usage

Lawsuit filed in New York seeks compensation for pre-2016 athletes whose names, images, and likenesses were used without consent.

  • Mario Chalmers and 15 others claim NCAA profited from their NIL in March Madness promotions.
  • The lawsuit highlights the famous 'Mario's Miracle' shot from the 2008 championship game.
  • Plaintiffs argue they were coerced into signing forms that gave NCAA perpetual rights to their NIL.
  • The NCAA has recently changed its NIL policies but the lawsuit addresses past grievances.
  • Defendants include major conferences and Turner Sports Interactive alongside the NCAA.
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