First, we will seek to build a sustainable, championship-level, competitive framework for basketball. Davidson College will opt into the settlement and share revenue across our men’s and women’s basketball programs. We will raise funds to create an endowment that supports a portion of scholar-athlete NIL compensation for basketball. We understand that this is a cultural shift, but we will step into this space without neglecting our unwavering commitment to academics, leadership, service and integrity. The A-10 is a basketball-centric league, and basketball has long been our flagship sport. When our basketball programs are successful, it provides much-needed revenue and exposure that supports all our athletics programs and raises the overall visibility of the college.

-Chris Clunie, Davidson Vice President & Director of Athletics

For some time, UD Athletics has been preparing for this new era in college sports. We are excited about the opportunities it presents for our student-athletes. The House settlement allows us to enhance our commitment to their holistic development – academically, athletically, and personally. We are ready to implement the revenue-sharing model, which will provide up to $20.5 million annually to support our student-athletes, with a focus on men’s and women’s basketball, as well as other sports. This model also enables us to increase scholarships and provide new NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) opportunities directly through the university.

-Neil Sullivan, Dayton Vice President/Director of Athletics

The House v. NCAA settlement represents a transformative moment for college athletics, and Duquesne is excited to be part of this new era. By opting in, we are committing to provide enhanced benefits to our student-athletes, particularly in men’s and women’s basketball, through direct NIL payments. This decision reinforces our dedication to maintaining competitive programs in the Atlantic 10 Conference while prioritizing the holistic development of our student-athletes.

Dave Harper, Duquesne Director of Athletics

Everybody’s been prepared for this and the Fordham administration is opting in. We are waiting on the house settlement to be completed, but we are prepared for it and operating as such.

Mike Magpayo, Fordham Men’s Basketball Head Coach

George Mason University is committed to staying at the forefront of this evolution. Pending approval on April 7th, 2025, the university intends to opt into the settlement framework—ensuring our flagship programs remain competitive in the basketball-centric A-10 conference and a source of pride for Mason Nation. We believe this pivotal decision:

· Aligns with university goals to maintain a robust and comprehensive athletics program.
· Enhances national relevance, boosting campus visibility and uniting the greater campus and local community.
· Strengthens our ability to attract and retain top-tier student-athletes and coaches.
· Establishes a clear pathway for delivering NIL benefits within a compliant university framework.
· Expands fundraising opportunities to directly support our student-athletes’ success.

Marvin Lewis, George Mason Assistant VP/Director of Athletics

In light of this landmark decision, La Salle University has chosen to opt into the settlement, aligning with many peer institutions in Division I and the Atlantic 10 Conference. We are grateful for the leadership of President Daniel J. Allen, University administration, and the Explorer community for their steadfast support of our athletic department. This decision reflects our commitment to college athletics and our student-athletes, positioning us for a promising future.

Ashwin Puri, La Salle Vice President of Athletics & Recreation/Director of Athletics

We’re definitely going to have an advantage. That’s why our guys should want to come back because they’re going to be compensated very, very well. Extremely well. I’m excited about that.

Drew Valentine, Loyola Chicago Men’s Basketball Head Coach

In my recommendation to the university, it’s to our benefit to opt-in. Maybe that hurts a couple of our programs potentially, maybe it doesn’t. But the flexibility of generating revenue internally makes so much more sense if we’re going to try to be competitive in the basketball world.

Thorr Bjorn, Rhode Island Vice President/Athletics Director

This decision is essential to maintaining Richmond’s status as a top-tier men’s and women’s basketball program in the Atlantic 10 and continuing Spider Athletics’ tradition of competitive excellence at the highest possible level. Opting in to the terms of the settlement is the best way to preserve Richmond’s ability to offer Spiders unparalleled opportunities to grow, learn, lead, and succeed.

John Hardt, Richmond Vice President and Director of Athletics

This decision ensures we can continue to provide exceptional opportunities for our student-athletes while remaining competitive in the Atlantic 10 Conference. We’re excited about what this means for the future of SLU Athletics.

I think it’s an opportunity. I think it’s because of how we’re positioned, how the university is positioned. We’ve been planning, we’ve been operating for the last six to nine months in the basketball space to be prepared. The teams we have here, we recruited them in this space. I think in the next two to three years, it’ll be really interesting to see how the rest of it evolves.

Chris May, Saint Louis Athletic Director

St. Joe’s basketball programs are an enormous part of the history and tradition of the University, and enrich the experience of the entire student body, university community and alumni base. By opting in, we’re ensuring that our men’s and women’s basketball programs can continue competing at the highest levels of the Atlantic 10 and Big 5.

Jill Bodensteiner, Saint Joseph’s Vice president and Athletic Director

This is a move designed to strengthen our university as a whole, not just Athletics. President Gingerich and our Board of Trustees recognize the value a successful men’s basketball program brings to the university, and I appreciate their leadership in this moment of significant change. Opting in to the settlement terms will allow St. Bonaventure Athletics to remain competitive nationally and to continue to deliver our student-athletes a championship experience.

Bob Beretta, St. Bonaventure Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics

This is more money for student-athletes going forward. It’s probably not a terrible thing that student-athletes can make some money, and for some of these student-athletes it’s life-changing money. We’re just going to have to live with that consequence, but we’re still very much a part of the NCAA and have to deal with all things that go with it. VCU is targeting to allocate somewhere between $4 or $5 million dollars a year for their players, a number significantly less than the $20 million cap that is placed.

Ed McLaughlin, VCU Vice President & Director of Athletics