The Death of Amateurism – Part I
Implications of the Proposed Settlement on the Future of College Sports
By Erica Hamilton
Executive Summary
This paper serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding the landmark House v. NCAA settlement announced on May 23, 2024, which includes the consolidation of House v. NCAA, Hubbard v. NCAA, and Carter v. NCAA. The proposed settlement requires the NCAA and Division I schools to pay approximately $2.6 billion in backpay damages to over 25,000 student-athletes and introduces a new