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.