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LeBron James is not a fan of the NCAA, says it’s corrupt

By Michael Saenz

OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 25: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on while there's a break in the action against Golden State Warriors during an NBA basketball game at ORACLE Arena on December 25, 2017 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 25: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on while there's a break in the action against Golden State Warriors during an NBA basketball game at ORACLE Arena on December 25, 2017 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /
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LeBron James is not a fan of the NCAA, and calls it a corrupt organization. Is he powerful enough for it to bring some change?

As the NCAA continues to navigate through one of its most exciting times of the year, where millions of eyes will be glued to March Madness over the next month, it’s quite difficult to ignore the huge cloud that is hovering over its entity.

Unless you live under a rock, you have to have heard at least some of what’s taking place around NCAA basketball. In short, coaches and universities are in hot water due to cheating. Specifically, the payment, in some fashion, of recruits in order to get them to specific schools or agents.

It’s gotten so wide and deep that there’s a really good chance that the entire sport will be playing for what will eventually be a vacated trophy in the NCAA Tournament.

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As the FBI continues to poke and dig through evidence, there’s no question that this is all a product of a deeper issue in the NCAA. And some of the biggest names are coming out against it. Including one LeBron James, who was never even associated with the NCAA – he made them move from high school to the pros.

In his words, LeBron calls the NCAA “corrupt.”

"[via NBA.com]“The NCAA is corrupt,” James said when asked about the college basketball scandal at Tuesday’s shootaround in Cleveland. “We know that. I’m sorry. It’s going to make headlines, but it’s corrupt.”"

The NCAA is making millions off unpaid labor by the players, and that’s probably why we see so many big names accept gifts and money from boosters and/or shoe companies/agents. They’re not incentivized enough (an education isn’t enough) by their universities – and they know what they’re worth.

It’s simply not fair.

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There’s no question that change needs to occur in collegiate sports. However, perhaps because the NCAA doesn’t want to change or share its profits, it hasn’t happened – and this has been a problem for a long time.

Question is, especially if more big names become vocal, could they be pressed into making a change? Is LeBron powerful enough to get a conversation going?

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