Martin: Change is coming to Memphis athletics. Just how much?
University of Memphis athletic director Ed Scott speaks at a June 28, 2024 press conference. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian file)
John Martin
John Martin is a contributing college sports columnist for The Daily Memphian. Martin is a lifelong Memphian who’s covered the Memphis Tigers’ basketball program for more than a decade. Before joining The Daily Memphian team, he was the Memphis beat writer for The Athletic. Currently, he is the co-host of the Jason and John Show on 92.9 FM ESPN, weekdays at 11 a.m. Martin is a graduate of White Station High School and the University of Memphis.
Last weekend, Judge Claudia Wilken approved a settlement in the case of House v. the NCAA, effectively ending three separate federal antitrust lawsuits and officially pushing college sports into a new era.
Schools can now share revenue with their athletes, up to a total of $20.5 million a year across all sports. Roster limits are increasing. Schools can sign players to multi-year contracts. NIL deals have to be approved by a third party.
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