Kentucky Wildcats players to earn more than LeBron James next season

Two Kentucky Wildcats basketball players, Milan Momcilovic and Zoom Diallo, are set to earn more than LeBron James next season. Although James recently signed a contract with the Philadelphia 76ers worth just under $8 million, both college players will reportedly make more due to the name, image, and likeness (NIL) opportunities available in college sports. This new financial reality has led some players to choose staying in school over entering the NBA draft, as evidenced by Momcilovic's decision to transfer to Kentucky. Both Momcilovic and Diallo are expected to play significant roles for the Wildcats in the upcoming season.

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