NCAA unofficial visits see increased financial incentives despite rules

During the current unofficial visit season, schools are reportedly finding ways to pay for recruits to visit their campuses, despite NCAA regulations prohibiting such financial support. School representatives note that recruits are increasingly asking if they will be compensated for their visit. The ongoing changes in recruiting practices have blurred the lines between legal and illegal incentives, especially in the name, image, and likeness era. Unofficial visits have become essential for recruiting, yet many families struggle to cover associated costs. This has led to workarounds, including cash gifts and other incentives meant to entice recruits to visit campuses.

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