John Calipari’s comments about name, image, and likeness (NIL) have been a hot topic in the Big Blue Nation in the past 24 hours. As NIL becomes more and more prevalent in recruiting, Calipari wanted to make it clear that Kentucky Basketball will not guarantee NIL compensation for recruits and transfer portal prospects, which is illegal under state law and NCAA legislation; however, Calipari also wants to make it clear that he supports NIL and believes Kentucky is doing it the right way.
“I’ve pushed for NIL for 10 years publicly and no one is more supportive, which is why our players are making more money than anyone, the right way,” Calipari said via Kentucky Basketball’s Director of Player Development TJ Beisner this morning.