UK is only ever thrown into these articles for seo/click bait reasons. We're not involved and that's clear as day especially by now.
Theory:
At the time the NCAA mbb was fighting for its life. One and done was in place and kids were looking at overseas/g league options. NCAA knew if they turned their heads, kids would be paid and still go to school. Money would come from shoe companies, not schools, and there would be plausible deniability.
Nike and Jim gatto started it all. Adidas saw how effective it was and hired away gatto for themselves.
FBI investigation threw a wrench into it. Now they had undeniable proof it was going on and had for years.
At the same time, the "movement" starts getting enough momentum now that it too is a real threat to the NCAA. Lebron/rich Paul are in full blown attack mode.
They're trying to year down the NCAA with two different goals in mind: either getting the players paid through the NCAA so they can rep alot of the players. Or get to the point where Lebron/paul start their own league with nike.
For proof, look at the deal they just signed with Drake to bring their "movement" to Canada.
Will be interesting to watch. Will the NBA get rid of one and done? What stance will Lebron/Paul take on that behind closed doors? Will they block it? Or will they offer the alternative? Will the NCAA finally switch to the Olympic model to survive? Will it be enough?
