NCAA President Calls for Action Against Prop Betting on College Athletes

Charlie Baker highlights the dangers of prop betting, emphasizing its negative impact on student-athletes and the integrity of college sports.

NCAA President Charlie Baker, during the NCAA men's championship game, expressed concerns over prop betting on college athletes, calling it 'enormously problematic'.
Baker highlighted the negative attention on Iowa star Caitlin Clark's prop betting performance, questioning its appropriateness during the women's Final Four.
The NCAA is lobbying states to limit prop betting and has hired a firm for surveillance work to protect athletes and officials from inappropriate behavior.
Baker noted the NCAA's new media rights deal with ESPN and its efforts to regulate NIL distributions, emphasizing the importance of enhancing visibility and opportunities for various sports.
Several states have already banned prop betting on college athletes, following the NCAA's push to protect the integrity of college sports and student-athletes.