Supreme Court Rules NCAA Went Too Far in Cracking Down on Student-Athlete Pay

Shawne Alston #20 of the West Virginia Mountaineers is tackled by Chucky Hunter #96 of the TCU Horned Frogs during the game at Mountaineer Field in Morgantown, West Virginia on Nov. 3, 2012. Justin K. Aller/Getty Images

The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) regulations that restrict benefits that may be given to student-athletes violate federal antitrust law.

The June 21 ruling, which opens the door for student-athletes to receive greater compensation, could reshape college sports throughout the country.