When speaking at the ACC Basketball Tip-Off Media Day in Charlotte, Tony Bennett addressed the new NIL rules which allow players to profit off their own name, image, and likeness and what effect it will have for the Virginia Cavaliers this season.
There’s plenty being done across college athletics to provide athletes opportunities to make money for themselves. Of course, with that comes added pressure for programs to cater to their athletes and help find them those opportunities.
When asked his thoughts on NIL, Bennett immediately emphasizes that “I think it’s awesome,” adding that “if [players] have an opportunity to make some money and do it the right way, I’m all for it.