Members of NC State’s 1983 national champions sue NCAA over name, image, and likeness compensation

Posted Jun 10, 2024
Ten players from North Carolina State’s 1983 national champion men's basketball team have sued the NCAA and the Collegiate Licensing Company seeking compensation for unauthorized use of their name, image, and likeness. The players filed suit in Wake County Superior Court on Monday, requesting a jury trial and "reasonable compensation." (Associated Press)

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