Within five years, the talk of the lacrosse recruiting world will be less, “Where is that player going?” and more, “What did he/she get for signing there?” That’s already happening in college football and basketball, and the trickle-down is starting.
It’s completely unclear how Name, Image and Likeness deals will affect “non-revenue sports” like lacrosse, soccer and more.
There is little doubt, however, that the biggest thing to happen to recruiting in the major sports eventually will be a big thing in all sports.
NIL is not about athletic scholarships, but it is all about the money.
