Aaliyah Chavez reportedly looking for $1 million in NIL

[sun]

It's the impact on the 95% of the college programs that don't have the money that I'm worried about.......instead of building a program over years by hiring a great coach and then recruiting the kind of players that fit the coach's system, the wealthiest schools will simply buy the talent they need to compete at the highest level.........I don't think that's going to lead to the best quality of basketball for anybody as evidenced by the all-star laden LSU team last year.....

Your criticism reminds of an old saying, "Money isn't everything but it helps."
We've entered the era of the opportunity economy., where people seize the opportunity to improve their own lives & those around them.
LSU's performance last year is about as relevant as the price of rice.
At least Ms. Chavez hasn't announced that she's going to play for SCar.
Doesn't that offer you some relief regarding the possible success of your favorite team?

 

[nwhoopfan]

The way it's going, NCAA will have to implement a salary cap. With no luxury tax so deep pocketed teams can go over the cap. Then teams will have to make smart decisions about who to pay and how much.


Yes, NIL has quickly spun completely out of control. It took almost no time at all to become something completely different than what it was originally. It's just flat out paying players. That's probably always been going on to some degree in the big money sports, but now it's all out in the open, and I think the payouts are way bigger than they used to be when it was "cheating." And it's bled over into non revenue sports. That wasn't really an issue before.

 

[Charliebball]

Your criticism reminds of an old saying, "Money isn't everything but it helps."
We've entered the era of the opportunity economy., where people seize the opportunity to improve their own lives & those around them.
LSU's performance last year is about as relevant as the price of rice.
At least Ms. Chavez hasn't announced that she's going to play for SCar.
Doesn't that offer you some relief regarding the possible success of your favorite team?

I don't care what team she signs with as long as it's for the right reasons........I've been following her career since she was a freshman in high school and she's always been a dynamic scorer who should thrive at the next level, so I would have thought the NIL money would find her as it did for Clark and Bueckers.........if her recruitment is based mostly on who will front her the most cash than I say good luck to her and the team that forks over the money.......just like you said.........money isn't everything......

 

[southie]

I don't care what team she signs with as long as it's for the right reasons........I've been following her career since she was a freshman in high school and she's always been a dynamic scorer who should thrive at the next level, so I would have thought the NIL money would find her as it did for Clark and Bueckers.........if her recruitment is based mostly on who will front her the most cash than I say good luck to her and the team that forks over the money.......just like you said.........money isn't everything......

Who determines the "right" reasons? Certainly not those of us on an anonymous message board who have never met her or her family.

 

[oldude]

Who determines the "right" reasons? Certainly not those of us on an anonymous message board who have never met her or her family.

Spoken like someone who thinks that TX has the “inside track” with Ms Chavez….

 

[GoUconn7961]

This is why UConn needs to get into the big 12 or the acc. They are not going to be able to compete with this new normal.

This is why UConn is recruiting so many overseas players who aren't eligible for NIL $ - He wants players who want to be at UConn regardless.

 

[southie]

Spoken like someone who thinks that TX has the “inside track” with Ms Chavez….

Actually, no.

I've gone on record here back in August after it was reported that Texas Tech paid a softball transfer $1 million in NIL that they would most likely land Chavez as they won't be outbid for a hoopster residing in their back yard.

 

[cancontent]

This is why UConn is recruiting so many overseas players who aren't eligible for NIL $ - He wants players who want to be at UConn regardless.

You really think that's why? That's seems like a stretch considering who has committed recently.

And again, international athletes are eligible for NIL. Provided what they do doesn't violate their visa status, it's fine.

 

[Charliebball]

Who determines the "right" reasons? Certainly not those of us on an anonymous message board who have never met her or her family.

Well, call me old fashioned but the "right" reasons used to be to find a school with a supportive, winning coaching staff that could also improve a recruit's game, teammates that are not only complimentary basketball players but great people and a quality educational system that would give the recruit a useful college degree in their field of choice.........now that NIL cash has entered the picture, exactly where does it fit in along with all of those other criteria? I may be naive, but I think Chavez is going to get her "bag" wherever she goes without having to abandon the rest.......

 

[oldude]

Actually, no.

I've gone on record here back in August after it was reported that Texas Tech paid a softball transfer $1 million in NIL that they would most likely land Chavez as they won't be outbid for a hoopster residing in their back yard.

That’s fine. If the folks in Lubbock or Austin have sufficient financial resources to spread around to that extent, so be it. But here’s the thing. This forum is all about speculation. We post extensively about recruiting, where top recruits are possibly heading and why.

We all have our own criteria that each of us believes are important. So when CB, you, I or anyone else speculates about someone’s recruiting decision for the “right” reasons we try to respect their opinions. That doesn’t mean we have to agree.

Ultimately, if we all stop speculating, the BY would be a very dull site, with few if any regular posters.

 

[GoUconn7961]

You really think that's why? That's seems like a stretch considering who has committed recently.

And again, international athletes are eligible for NIL. Provided what they do doesn't violate their visa status, it's fine.

I don't think it's the sole reason, no. But I think it does factor in, even if it's only a little bit.

 

[cancontent]

I don't think it's the sole reason, no. But I think it does factor in, even if it's only a little bit.

Then say it's a possible factor versus phrasing your post in a way that makes it sound it's the main reason. However, considering UConn has always recruited international students I don't think NIL is a factor to the increase in international students being recruited. It's a trend that goes up and down based on available talent and mutual interest.

 

[GoUconn7961]

Then say it's a possible factor versus phrasing your post in a way that makes it sound it's the main reason. However, considering UConn has always recruited international students I don't think NIL is a factor to the increase in international students being recruited. It's a trend that goes up and down based on available talent and mutual interest.

Don't lecture me please. I have a mother.

 

[southie]

That’s fine. If the folks in Lubbock or Austin have sufficient financial resources to spread around to that extent, so be it. But here’s the thing. This forum is all about speculation. We post extensively about recruiting, where top recruits are possibly heading and why.

We all have our own criteria that each of us believes are important. So when CB, you, I or anyone else speculates about someone’s recruiting decision for the “right” reasons we try to respect their opinions. That doesn’t mean we have to agree.

Ultimately, if we all stop speculating, the BY would be a very dull site, with few if any regular posters.

Where has lack of respect been shown? Not getting the point of that comment.

Of course, speculation is a big part of recruiting topics. And, when someone makes the decision to post their opinion on here, they have opened themselves up to replies and questions from other posters about that opinion; that is why this is an interactive discussion board. Doesn't mean posters have to be judgmental towards recruits and their families who they've never met; that's a choice.

 

[cancontent]

Don't lecture me please. I have a mother.

Context matters though. Making something sound like it's an absolute when that isn't what you meant gives readers the wrong impression.

 

[darrell]

If either of them were going to be frosh in 2025, I can almost guarantee they'd be getting a 7 or high-6 figure NIL from somewhere. It's not quite as bad with NCAAW as it is with the men, but it'll get there. Won't be long before even competing for a Final Four spot will require an 8-figure payroll for the roster.

Personally, neither strikes me as the type to bargain a deal for their commitment.

Paige was already at 1M followers before she set foot on campus so the money would follow her regardless. I think Caitlin was a Hawkeye and Paige was a Husky no matter.

There are some other kids in their class that could’ve possibly changed their recruitment with NIL (Angel Reese, Diamond Johnson, Van Lith, Deja Kelly, etc).

 

[sun]

Personally, neither strikes me as the type to bargain a deal for their commitment.

Paige was already at 1M followers before she set foot on campus so the money would follow her regardless. I think Caitlin was a Hawkeye and Paige was a Husky no matter.

There are some other kids in their class that could’ve possibly changed their recruitment with NIL (Angel Reese, Diamond Johnson, Van Lith, Deja Kelly, etc).

That's not true.
Paige didn't reach 1 million until after the Final Four of 2022.
She had 753K after the Final Four of 2021.
An unknown percentage of her followers can be directly attributed to her attending UConn.

March Madness Daily: Paige Bueckers and UConn Lead Social Media Growth

The UConn women basketball team has added almost 4,000 new followers on Twitter, the most of any men's or women's Final Four team.

www.sportico.com

https://www.darientimes.com/sports/uconn-womens-basketball/article/Paige-Bueckers-one-million-Instagram-followers-17073359.php

 

[azfan]

The bold portion below is reflective of the unfortunate history of sexism and college sports and the legacy of this unfortunate sexism. It's also important for me at least to keep this in mind when considering the ability of current female college athletes to participate in a reformed process that reduces the exploitation of their labor.

Settlement with NCAA on exploitation:

"Wilken granted preliminary approval to the terms of the deal despite objections raised about whether the settlement fairly allocated the $2.8 billion in damages. The plaintiffs estimate that roughly 90% of that money will go to football and men's basketball players because broadcast rights for those sports generate the overwhelming majority of revenue in college sports."

Settlement designed to pay college athletes gets preliminary approval

A judge granted preliminary approval to the landmark $2.78 billion legal settlement that would transform college sports by allowing schools to pay players.

www.espn.com

 

[oldude]

The bold portion below is reflective of the unfortunate history of sexism and college sports and the legacy of this unfortunate sexism. It's also important for me at least to keep this in mind when considering the ability of current female college athletes to participate in a reformed process that reduces the exploitation of their labor.

Settlement with NCAA on exploitation:

"Wilken granted preliminary approval to the terms of the deal despite objections raised about whether the settlement fairly allocated the $2.8 billion in damages. The plaintiffs estimate that roughly 90% of that money will go to football and men's basketball players because broadcast rights for those sports generate the overwhelming majority of revenue in college sports."

Settlement designed to pay college athletes gets preliminary approval

A judge granted preliminary approval to the landmark $2.78 billion legal settlement that would transform college sports by allowing schools to pay players.

www.espn.com

As stated in the article, Title IX is still an issue. Female athletes will have to forego suing the NCAA under Title 9 for this decision to be implemented.

 

[DallasDomer]

Not sure which quote you saw; perhaps you can link it.

The blurb from On3 reporter Talia Goodman read as pasted below and simply states "according to sources":

“Back in July, LSU and Texas emerged as front runners to ultimately land Aaliyah Chavez. However, LSU has taken itself out of the running as, according to sources, her camp has asked programs for an excess of $1 million dollars in NIL support.

Sure seems like LSU is the source.

On3 has now pay walked their information so this came from a Texas source, excerpt is,"However, LSU is reportedly out of the running because Chavez has requested over a million dollars of NIL support." It's on the internet so it must be true.

Longhorns women's basketball emerging as the favorites to land Aaliyah Chavez

On Monday afternoon, Longhorns women's basketball received encouraging news on the recruiting front. The\u00a0Longhorns are reportedly the front-runne

longhornswire.usatoday.com

 

[DallasDomer]

On3 has now pay walked their information so this came from a Texas source, excerpt is,"However, LSU is reportedly out of the running because Chavez has requested over a million dollars of NIL support." It's on the internet so it must be true.

Longhorns women's basketball emerging as the favorites to land Aaliyah Chavez

On Monday afternoon, Longhorns women's basketball received encouraging news on the recruiting front. The\u00a0Longhorns are reportedly the front-runne

longhornswire.usatoday.com

I tried to edit this so forget the above and insert:

I am responding only because of the question about my source. I don't care what she wants or what she gets, if Texas wants to pay that it's their decision. So as to source, On3 has now pay walled their information so there is this from a Texas source, excerpt is,"However, LSU is reportedly out of the running because Chavez has requested over a million dollars of NIL support."

 

[WBBTakeover]

Why is there so much handwringing over this? Because she's not going to LSU? So what! They can't (I don't think it's "won't"--I think it's "can't") pay the price, so they can't play the game.

I hope the young woman goes to the best fit academically, culturally, and athletically, but if she's interested in chasing a HUGE payday--so be it. Money can't buy happiness but it sure can solve a lot of problems.