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How NIL has changed college hoops: Numbers deep dive reveals surprising trends, recipe for success


Many of the same teams and coaches who consistently won in college basketball before the Name, Image and Likeness era -- which began July 1, 2021 -- have unsurprisingly continued to thrive in the NIL era. A handful of coaches have shown their ability to recruit and run elite programs regardless of circumstance. But not all of them. (CBS Sports)

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How NIL has changed college hoops: Numbers deep dive reveals surprising trends, recipe for success