The NIL Tip Line — When Compliance Goes Confidential

The College Sports Commission (CSC) has launched the first confidential whistleblower hotline for Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals, allowing athletes, staff, boosters, and fans to report suspected violations anonymously. As NIL deals and financial stakes grow, this tip line aims to strengthen oversight and accountability, protect athletes, and signal stricter regulation for boosters and collectives. The CSC reviews reports confidentially and can take actions such as investigating, freezing funds, or working with schools. This development marks a shift toward treating college sports as a regulated economic sector, with an emphasis on transparency, compliance, and due diligence for all parties involved.

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The 5-in-5 Rule and NIL: Why College Basketball Is Taking a Timeout

Lee Walpole Lassiter explains how NIL budgets, the transfer portal, and the NCAA’s proposed 5-in-5 Rule are freezing basketball recruiting and changing the way coaches build rosters.

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Episode 4: DMs, Deals, & Dumb Mistakes

Athletes — don’t get scammed in the NIL era. In Episode 4, Michael and Lee expose fake agents, shady DMs, and bad deals that can wreck your eligibility and your money. Learn the red flags, what a real contract looks like, and how to protect your NIL future.