Rick Pitino critiques NCAA's handling of eligibility issues ahead of season

Rick Pitino, the head coach of St. John's, expressed concerns about the NCAA's management of eligibility laws amid ongoing lawsuits as the college basketball season approaches. With the season starting in less than two weeks, uncertainty remains over player eligibility and the NCAA's decisions, including its lobby for the Protect College Sports Act. Pitino suggested that the NCAA failed to set clear rules for student-athletes, which has led to current legal challenges. He believes that college sports governance should be handled internally rather than relying on Congressional action. The Protect College Sports Act advanced out of the Senate but is waiting for further discussion in the House after the midterm elections.

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