Big News: NCAA Will Now Allow Payment to College Athletes

For many years, college athletes in the United States were not allowed to receive direct payments from their schools. That has now changed. In June 2025, the NCAA approved a historic settlement in the House v. NCAA case. This multibillion-dollar agreement will reshape college sports. Under the settlement, athletic departments will be allowed to pay up to $20.5 million per year directly to their student-athletes. Each school will choose how to divide the money, but it is expected that football and basketball players will receive the biggest share. This is a major turning point in the way college sports are managed in the U.S.

What This Means for Athletes

Until now, athletes were only able to benefit from scholarships or make money through sponsorship deals linked to their name, image, and likeness (NIL). With the new agreement, athletes can now receive regular payments directly from their schools. These payments could reach tens of thousands of dollars per year, depending on the sport and the university.

This is especially exciting for international athletes. For young players coming from Africa, the opportunity to study and compete in the U.S. was already life-changing. Now, it can also be financially rewarding. Athletes can earn money while building their careers and education, which brings more stability and motivation to succeed.

A Big Opportunity for Teranga Sports Agency

At Teranga Sports Agency (TSA), we see this change as a major opportunity. Our mission is to help talented athletes access scholarships and succeed in the U.S. college system. With this new rule, we can now go even further. TSA will guide athletes and their families not only through the scholarship process, but also in understanding the full financial benefits of playing college sports in America.

This is a new era, and TSA is ready to lead. We continue to prepare athletes with strong academic and athletic profiles, while also educating them about this new system. The value of talent is rising, and the U.S. college pathway is now even more attractive. Our role as an agency is more important than ever, and we are proud to represent the next generation of African athletes as well as talents worldwide stepping onto this global stage.

Our Vision Going Forward

The NCAA settlement shows that the world of sports is changing. At TSA, we believe that all athletes deserve to be part of this evolution. We are committed to making sure they are seen, supported, and positioned for success—both on and off the field. This moment brings hope, opportunity, and growth. TSA is here to guide the way forward.

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