Armando Bacot says his decision would have been tougher without NIL

Posted Apr 22, 2022
If you don’t think NIL money changes the equation for college basketball players, just listen to UNC center Armando Bacot. Appearing on the Field of 68 "Goodman & Hummel" podcast with Jeff Goodman and Robbie Hummel on Friday (Video), Bacot admitted his decision might have been different if NIL (name, image and likeness) money wasn’t available. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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