Nico and Madden Iamaleava transfers raise issue of whether NIL collectives will recoup payments

Letters to Sports: Transfer portal is part of the messed-up process

Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section share their thoughts on Nico Iamaleava, the Kings in the playoffs, Shohei Ohtani and Wes Parker.

Brothers' transfers may spark backlash

The surprise transfers of brothers Nico and Madden Iamaleava have prompted fresh questions about contracts and name, image and likeness buyouts for athletes in a college sports landscape looking increasingly like the pros.

Are Schools Really Going After NIL Buyouts In College Sports? 'We Cannot Keep Taking It On The Chin'

How would you feel if, after donating a good amount of money towards an NIL collective for a particular player, that athlete then decided to take the money and transfer without playing a down? Now, imagine you're running an NIL collective where the sole purpose was to make sure the team you represent was paying enough to attain some of the top talent in college sports. As the college athletics world continues to change, with revenue-sharing on t…

Transfers raise NIL buyout issues

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Nico Iamaleava's brother Madden Iamaleava thrown into NIL buyout crosshairs after also switching to UCLA

Former Tennessee star Nico Iamaleava will reportedly have the opportunity to play alongside his brother Madden at UCLA in 2025.

Former Florida State QB Trever Jackson transfers to Arkansas

Former Florida State quarterback Trever Jackson committed to Arkansas on Thursday, filling a spot once held by Madden Iamaleava. A true freshman, Iamaleava entered the transfer portal before ever playing for the Razorbacks and joined his older brother Nico Iamaleava,…