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Judge Questions NCAA's $2.8B Settlement, Demands Athlete Protections

5/17/2025

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A federal judge is scrutinizing the NCAA's $2.8 billion lawsuit settlement, emphasizing the need for roster limit changes to safeguard current athletes. U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken cautioned that she might reject the settlement if protections are insufficient. If it passes, athletes could receive direct payments from schools by July 1, 2025.

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A federal judge is scrutinizing the NCAA's $2.8 billion lawsuit settlement, emphasizing the need for roster limit changes to safeguard current athletes. U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken cautioned that she might reject the settlement if protections are insufficient. If it passes, athletes could receive direct payments from schools by July 1, 2025.