UNLV coach suggests valuing basketball program amid NIL changes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 12:47 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
UNLV men's basketball coach Josh Pastner sparked discussion by suggesting that prospective NBA expansion team owners could consider buying his college program for $10-12 million. Following backlash, Pastner clarified that the program isn't for sale but noted the financial pressures facing college athletics. He pointed to recent developments in college sports funding, including significant investment deals at Utah and Michigan State, indicating a trend towards alternative revenue models. As schools seek financial support to remain competitive, the notion of 'buying' a college team, while not traditional, reflects the changing of NCAA sports.
- •Pastner discussed program valuation in a KTNV interview.
- •He later clarified that UNLV basketball is not for sale.
- •NIL era has led to significant financial changes in college sports.
- •Utah and Michigan State are exploring new revenue opportunities.
- •The trend of seeking more financial backing continues across college programs.
- 12:47 PMYahoo Sports — 🎓 Y! Sports AM: Buying a college team
"No, college basketball teams are not for sale. But is the idea really that far-fetched?
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