The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled today that the National Collegiate Athletic Association violated antitrust laws by restricting colleges from providing athletes enhanced education-related benefits—such as post-graduate internships, computers, tutoring, and international study. Broader NCAA prohibitions on college athlete compensation remain in effect.
James Davis, president of Fans for Fair Play, a nonprofit advocacy group that seeks to expand economic opportunities for college athletes, issued the following statement:
“The Supreme Court decision—while narrowly focused—is a significant blow to the NCAA and its continued efforts to restrict athlete income.
“It’s another indication that the NCAA’s compensation rules are on life support.
“There’s a growing consensus that athletes deserve better, and the NCAA cannot hide behind antitrust laws or some ill-defined notion of amateurism.
“We’re doubling down on our efforts to push Congress to pass legislation that expands economic opportunities and puts all colleges on a level playing field.”
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