Thanks for the Articles Jersey. I get it now. I did not realize that there was a cap - which puts the football schools in a position to allocate a fixed and capped figure between football and basketball. And it also seems like it is not really "revenue sharing" (i.e. your players spending pool is a percentage of your revenue - which would mean bigger schools with football have a bigger pool). It seems like all schools can spend up to the $20.5 cap...if they choose to....regardless of actual basketball revenue. If that's the case, then Drew and others quoted in the article are absolutely right.....Big East and A10 and MVC schools can compete with the P5 in basketball because the P5 basketball dolllars will be constrained. They just have to be willing to spend the money.

This is great for mid majors. But I'm thinking that the powers that control the NCAA (the SEC and B10) will not let this stand for very long.

50% - got the coach, wrong about the player. Just about right for me!

Seems like we may be getting a Euro import. Committed to VCU in 2023, allegedly enrolled for a few weeks and then returned to Germany to keep playing after a disagreement with the coaching staff about prioritizing basketball over academics.

Averaging 9 points, 2 rebounds, half an assist and a steal per game in the top German pro league (same as where former Ramblers Uguak and Ryan Schweiger had been playing).

AI Translation of the article:

Summer Goal NIL: No, Jacob Patrick is not planning a cruise on the longest river in the world after the Basketball Bundesliga season. Instead, the MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg talent is following a path more and more young European players are taking: he’s signing what’s known as an NIL deal.

NIL stands for “Name, Image, Likeness,” and it allows athletes to earn money while playing at U.S. colleges. Until a few years ago, athletes would receive only a scholarship – at times worth tens of thousands of dollars – in exchange for their athletic performance. This could soon apply to players from the recently successful Veolia Towers Hamburg as well. According to Abendblatt information, Patrick is now transferring to Loyola University Chicago, where he will play for the Ramblers.

Veolia Towers Hamburg: Competitor loses talent to U.S. college

This marks the second attempt by the German-American to establish himself in the home country of his famous father, John Patrick, a trailblazing and successful coach in Germany and Japan. Two years ago, he had enrolled at Virginia Commonwealth University but returned to Ludwigsburg after just a few weeks, where he had already spent his entire professional career since 2019.

There were reportedly differences over how to prioritize basketball versus academics – something Patrick values highly. In any case, the 1.97-meter guard does not regret his decision. Currently, he’s having by far the best season of his career in Ludwigsburg.

Jacob Patrick heading to Loyola University Chicago

He has significantly improved, averaging 9.4 points per game. Especially as a three-point shooter, Patrick is a serious threat – two-thirds of his shots come from long range, and he’s excellent from the free-throw line. His defensive commitment and willingness to train are also praised. The native of Göttingen, whose brother Johannes also plays in Ludwigsburg, has been on the brink of making his debut for the German national team multiple times.

In the first game against the Towers – which the Riesen won 73–66 – the athletic Patrick was absent. That will likely change in the return game on April 26 in Swabia. The match is crucial given the current standings: both teams are tied with three others at a 12–12 record, sitting in 11th (Hamburg) and 12th place. A win for Hamburg against Patrick’s team would bring them much closer to qualifying for the play-ins.

Will Towers talents also head to college?

Meanwhile, their own talent Jared Grey is increasingly drawing the attention of U.S. colleges. The forward is reportedly on the radar of several universities, though no concrete offers have been made. The 20-year-old, who stands 2.03 meters tall and recently scored five key points against Telekom Baskets Bonn, is still under contract until 2027.

That doesn’t mean much, however. Clubs are essentially powerless in these situations. The college sports organization NCAA is not part of the global basketball federation FIBA, meaning players can transfer to the U.S. despite existing contracts. The salaries at universities can sometimes far exceed what young players can earn in Europe – especially at this stage in their careers.

1.97 meters is about 6'5". I like the interest in academics.

Is the Trump Tariff on German basketball players 25% or 50%?

This is a really good pickup. The German BBL league is no joke. I think there is a really, really high chance he comes in and starts right away. Plus, we needed shooting with Watson and Edwards graduating.

The highlight video I've seen is impressive as hell. Looks very game ready.

Can he play defense?

Yes German league is no joke.

Here's the release from when he originally intended to attend VCU - https://vcuathletics.com/news/2023/6/7/ ... trick.aspx


John Patrick (dad) is a bigtime Euro coach - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Patrick_(basketball). Also interesting and not sure if there is any recruiting connection here but he also went to the same high school as Drew's dad Mr. Carlton (DeMatha in DC)

John Patrick is an outstanding American name.

He's got a good looking shot, too. Should play well, I think.

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