According to a new report, the NCAA intends to add criteria for agents who would like to represent college underclassmen basketball players. Under new NCAA rules that took effect this past spring, underclassmen can declare for the NBA draft, hire an agent and, for a limited time, preserve their NCAA eligibility and opt to return to school. The reported criteria, however, would exclude Rich Paul and certain other agents certified by the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA). As discussed below, Paul could potentially sue the NCAA, claiming that the NCAA’s criteria violate federal antitrust law.
The changed landscape of agents, college hoops and agents
Under new NCAA rules, once the college season ends, and by no later than April 11, an undergraduate player can request an evaluation from the NBA Undergraduate Advisory Committee.