Two of the biggest stars in college sports were ruled ineligible on the same day, adding another level to the NCAA's existential crisis.
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On Black Friday in college sports, arguably the nation’s best football player and best basketball player—both perhaps the No. 1 picks in their respective drafts in 2020—were suddenly thrust into NCAA eligibility jeopardy. Nobody saw these bombshell stories coming, but everybody is wearily familiar with how the story goes.
Star amateur athletes receive compensation. The rules manual says they shouldn’t.