Do commitments mean anything now? Aren’t NLI no longer enforceable? I ask

Report problem with this ad

Oct 30, 2024
10:15:08am

ChiCityCoug All-American

because let’s say we do sign a highly rated recruit. Until he steps on the floor, it isn’t a done deal right?

Report problem with this ad

ChiCityCoug

Bio page: ChiCityCoug
Joined: Sep 11, 2016
Last login: Oct 30, 2024
Total posts: 10,171 (27 FO)

Report problem with this ad

Messages

Author

Time

Do commitments mean anything now? Aren’t NLI no longer enforceable? I ask

ChiCityCoug

10:15am

Correct

Indy Coug

10:15am

But I guess at least other programs can’t openly recruit him. But I’m sure they

ChiCityCoug

10:16am

I wonder what stops them from openly recruiting him?

LeGrandBleu

10:18am

They can 100% still recruit him.. Until he signs a NLI its fair game.

TheLost

10:22am

NLI is no longer enforceable. So how does it stop other schools from talking to

ChiCityCoug

10:23am

I thought that went into effect 2025-26.. but maybe i'm wrong.

TheLost

10:24am

Could be, but his NLI would be for 2025… I’m honestly not sure of the legal

ChiCityCoug

10:25am

Yup.. as of this past October the NLI is dead. However, the new 'financial aid' documents still stop recruiting.

TheLost

10:29am

Got it. I gotta look more into this.

ChiCityCoug

10:50am

Professional ethics?

roseyscenario

11:20am

OK, so the NLI still means something?

LeGrandBleu

10:24am

The NLI program has ended

Saxa

10:25am

"Recruiting must stop when an athlete signs [the new financial aid document]".. from ON3

TheLost

10:28am

The aid agreement is the annual scholarship the college agrees to provide

Saxa

10:31am

Players have always signed a financial aid document on signing day..

TheLost

10:36am

Interesting the early signing day pushed back to Dec 4 from early Nov.

LeGrandBleu

3:18pm

They still mean something especially when signed, but verbals before sr seasons

palangi

10:19am

AJ doesn't seem like the type of person to back out of a deal.

Mostlyaccurate

10:19am

Not saying he is. I have no idea about the character of the guy. I know he’s an

ChiCityCoug

10:24am

No worries. You should go watch his podcast interview with Paul George.

Mostlyaccurate

10:25am

I’ve heard he was on there. I’ll have to check it out.

ChiCityCoug

10:26am

They are not as meaningful as they once were but it still means something good.

Archaea

10:22am

NLI aren't even signed as of the new rules. All commitments are verbal

Saxa

10:22am

Didn’t know that. So it’s even worse than I thought.

ChiCityCoug

10:24am

Also, scholarships are year to year. An athlete can enter the portal with no

Saxa

10:28am

The NLI is dead.. but documents are still signed on Signing day. Until signed.. a 'Commitment' is fair game to flip.

TheLost

10:33am

Yes while NLI has little power anymore, I'd say its the NIL where the power comes in, signing agreements that aren't

GfB

10:30am

Can't fully trust commitments until they are on campus

Projectoor

10:34am

On campus for the season and in practices. But you can start with NLI.

Archaea

10:36am

Report problem with this ad

Posting on CougarBoard

In order to post, you will need to either sign up or log in.

Report problem with this ad