The Hustle Daily Show Dartmouth men's basketball gets a historic 13-2 win
Mar 6, 2024
Dartmouth men's basketball team makes history by unionizing, raising questions about NCAA athlete compensation. Lawsuit involving Elon Musk discussed. Follow The Hustle Daily Show for more captivating stories!
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NCAA’s Amateurism Challenged
- The NCAA has long insisted college athletes are unpaid amateurs, not employees.
- The Dartmouth men's basketball unionization challenges this foundational amateurism stance of the NCAA.
Dartmouth Basketball’s Historic Vote
- Dartmouth men’s basketball team has a historically poor record but made historic news by voting to unionize.
- Despite on-court struggles, their unionization could reshape college sports’ business.
Unionization Breakthrough in NCAA
- Dartmouth men’s basketball team won the right to unionize through the National Labor Relations Board.
- This unionization represents a legal milestone that could inspire wider athlete labor movements.