Lee Walpole Lassiter, Esq. 10/15/25 Lee Walpole Lassiter, Esq. 10/15/25

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.

Lee Walpole Lassiter, Esq. 10/12/25 Lee Walpole Lassiter, Esq. 10/12/25

NIL Collectives Are Bypassing the Clearinghouse — What It Means for Athletes

The NIL era was intended to allow college athletes to monetize their name, image, and likeness, but within a few years, the system has faced issues. Collectives, frustrated with delays, are bypassing the NCAA’s NIL Go clearinghouse, which could significantly impact athletes' futures.