The proposed $2.78 billion settlement of the House v. NCAA antitrust case is on hold after U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken expressed reservations about the terms on Thursday in Oakland, California.
Wilken stated her concern about provisions of the deal that could affect name, image and likeness (NIL) payments to student-athletes. She asked for a revision to be submitted within three weeks.
“I’m concerned about the third-party NIL restrictions,” Wilken said. “I’m concerned (the settlement) will limit those opportunities for people moving forward.”
Wilken asked NCAA attorney Rakesh Kilaru if the deal would end
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