What does it mean for college sports when an athlete can go pro and then come back? On this episode, we're having a crucial debate about the eligibility of a G League player to return to the NCAA. We discuss the potential ripple effects and whether this decision changes everything for student-athletes. We also cover the hot topic of sponsor patches on college football jerseys.
In this episode, we sit down with Jeff Hiser, owner of Polaris Athlete, to talk about NIL from a different perspective. How it helps athletes prepare for life after sports and their future careers. The money is great, but there’s much more to NIL than flashy deals.We discuss how NIL can be a tool for learning real-world skills like responsibility, financial literacy, and personal branding. Jeff shares how Polaris combines academic advising, recruiting guidance, and NIL education to give student-athletes a foundation that lasts well beyond their playing days.This conversation shows how NIL, when approached the right way, can set athletes up not just for short-term opportunities, but for long-term success in school, business, and life.
This week, we’re switching things up. Instead of diving into the legal side of sports, we’re keeping it light and fun. Just pure football talk. John and I break down the upcoming NFL season, share our opinions on what to expect, and go division by division to predict who comes out on top. Of course, we couldn’t resist making our Super Bowl picks too.No case law, no contracts, just sports, hot takes, and a little friendly debate.If you’re ready for football season, you’ll want to hear this one.
In this episode, we sit down with Anthony Simon, a longtime friend I first met at basketball camp. Today, Anthony is a 3L at Hofstra University School of Law, and his journey shows just how far connections can take you.We talk about Anthony’s basketball career, what ultimately led him to law school, and how he’s navigating the NIL landscape, first as a former collegiate athlete and now as a future attorney. He also shares how networking has shaped his law school experience, opening doors to incredible opportunities.
This week’s episode covers four major stories in sports and IP. We start with Cal Raleigh and the risks of not filing a trademark on his nickname. Then we break down the ESPN and Paramount carousel WWE, NFL RedZone, and UFC all shifting deals in a battle over media rights. We also take a look at the Jets being the Jets, after getting denied on their latest trademark filing. And finally, we dive into the Utah Mammoth trademark problem and what it means for the NHL’s newest franchise. Four stories, one theme: trademarks and media rights shape the future of sports.
From college football player to lawyer, Rob brought a unique perspective to the pod on the House settlement, revenue sharing in college sports, and more… even if Chris had a few technical difficulties along the way.
College sports are in the middle of a full-blown transformation, and it’s all about the money. In this episode, we break down how revenue sharing is reshaping athlete compensation, why the American Athletic Conference rebranded to simply The American, and how schools like Texas Tech are going all-in with $28 million collectives to stay in the national conversation.
We’re back! This time, we’ve got a special addition to the show: John Martin joins the conversation! In this episode, we dive into the current landscape of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) and what it means for today’s college athletes. From the business of branding in sports to the future of athlete compensation, we cover it all and more.
We're welcomed by VeJhon Johnson, who gives us his hoops journey. We then switch to talking Bronny James and Jaylen Brown. Damian Lillard is still a Portland Trailblazer, which led to our discussion on the super max rule. Finally we talk about ESPN layoffs.
We are back with a special episode with a couple of special guests. The pod took a different approach this week. We start with the hazing accusations against Northwestern's football team and now former head coach. Afterwards, a conversation is sparked about the two major rule changes in the NBA. Next, we talk about star players seeking trades with their teams and MORE!
The guys start with life updates and provide a tip about studying for the Bar. We turn to Damian Lillard who has made some headlines about his desire to play for a certain team in Florida. Then we discuss the recent trades between Chris Paul, Marcus Smart, Kristaps Porzingis, and Jordan Poole. Finally we speak on our thoughts on this year's NBA Draft.
Ja has officially been hit with a 25 game suspension. However, this may not be the end of the story... The guys recap the NBA Finals and the great season we witnessed. Also, what are the next moves for the Miami Heat? With Beal to the Suns, we discuss how that impacts the league. In addition, we speak on NIL and how it may effect the release date of a new EA NCAA College Football video game.
On a brand new episode of the Ball is Law Podcast, we analyze the first two games of the NBA Finals. We then turn to the reports surrounding Kyrie Irving pitching LeBron to join the Mavericks. Numerous coaching changes occurred, and we provided our reactions to a couple of such changes. Also, after Adam Silver's comments on the Ja Morant situation, the guys have opinions on what "additional details" were uncovered by the NBA. Finally, let's talk about Taco Tuesday and trademarks!
After a crazy conclusion to the Miami-Boston series, we recap what we just witnessed. We then move on to discuss what's next for the Celtics. Essentially, did the Celtics forcing a game 7 change your thoughts on what they should do moving forward as a team? Next, we talk about Caleb Love choosing Arizona after leaving UNC. We then explain the importance of Bob Myers stepping down as GM for the Warriors. Finally, we talk about the NBA Finals matchup between the Heat and Nuggets!
Fresh off the Heat's game 4 loss, we discuss what this game meant for both teams. The Nuggets made it to the finals! However, what does this loss mean for the Lakers and LeBron. More coaching changes have been announced in the league and potential hirings are underway. We talk a little college hoops and the Caleb Love situation.
We start by recapping our birthday weekends and a quick discussion about the Bar Exam. We then ask, is there any way for the NCAA to monitor NIL being at the forefront for recruitment? Next, we track the updates of the Ja Morant situation and the firing of Monty Williams. Finally, the conference finals are set and we unpack what we expect from each series.
Where to begin... Coach Bud has been fired from the Bucks. But the guys discuss the timing of his firing. Embiid and the Sixers tied the series 2-2, with the Celtics, but we question whether he should have returned so soon. Jokic gets in a scuffle with the Suns new owner, Hailey Van Lith scores big in NIL, and we talk about the high turnover for NBA head coaches.
HEAT IN 5!! We'll dissect game 5 of the Bucks v Heat series. Also, more injuries roll in to talk about, we'll speak on their impact on each series. LSU Women's Basketball is building a super team while the Vegas Aces became the first WNBA team with their own practice facility. We speak on our excitement for the WNBA's future as well. Let's talk about the conference semi-finals and listen in as we give our predictions for each series.
It's no secret that the NBA officiating these playoffs has been a hot topic. We'll talk about the latest ejections and Draymond's suspension. Next, we unpack the playoffs and discuss a wide range of things that we are noticing in each series. Nick Nurse is OUT in Toronto, while Udoka is hired in Houston. Victor Wembanyama declares for the NBA draft... surprise, surprise! There are so many things happening in the basketball world and we got you covered in this episode.
IT'S PLAYOFF TIME! But first, we talk about Mikey Williams, NIL, and changes that could result from this situation. Ja Morant has filed a countersuit against the teen that accused Morant of assault, battery, and slander. We make a pivot to the NCAA where general managers are starting to get employment within college athletic departments. After a short chat about the CBA, we dive right into playoff ball and all we've seen so far!