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Arch Manning’s NIL
We need a clearer understanding of the difference between the Collective and NIL. Few players fit the true NIL, but almost every football and basketball player fits in the space of the school playing through the collective. Arch Manning exists at the intersection of legacy, leverage, and a rapidly evolving economic structure in college athletics.…
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Bridging the Gap
The stats say that about 70% of basketball players go broke at the end of their careers. Very few can make more money than they made during their playing careers. Most will coach. The loudmouths will turn to TV and media to make money. Many will attempt to go into business for themselves and fail.…
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The Palestra, Cathedral of College Basketball
The Palestra, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is one of the most historic and revered college basketball arenas in the United States. The Palestra, short for “Pennsylvania” in Greek, was constructed in 1927 on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania. Designed by architect Herbert Maier, it was initially built to serve as a multi-purpose arena.…