BIRMINGHAM, Ala.— Arkansas coach John Calipari, whose one-and-done era at Kentucky saw NBA talent come and go nearly every season, criticized what he is seeing in the name, image and likeness portal era, saying he will not become a “transactional” coach or he “won’t do this anymore.”
A transactional approach has become increasingly common — and sometimes mandatory — for programs seeking to stay competitive.
Transfer guidelines were softened in 2021, no longer penalizing several-time transfers with the requirement to sit out for a year. NIL was allowed in 2021, allowing students to profit from their celebrity. The $2.8 billion House Settlement took effect July 1, allowing schools to pay athletes for the first time in history directly.
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