In an appearance on Kentucky Sports Radio this morning, John Calipari said he’s been a longtime supporter of student athletes owning their name and likeness, which the new California Fair Pay to Play Law will allow beginning in 2023, but has reservations about how it will be regulated.
“I’ve said all along that these kids, their name and likeness is theirs. They own it. I’ve said that from day one. For ten years. Can I basically say by myself? Can I say that and be real?”
“Are we talking categories? Are we protecting shoe contracts that benefit all athletes?