Judge Rejects NC State ‘Cardiac Pack’ Lawsuit, Upholding NCAA’s Control Over Athlete Likeness
A North Carolina judge dismissed the ‘Cardiac Pack’ team’s lawsuit seeking compensation for their name, image, and likeness rights, underscoring ongoing legal battles over athlete pay under NCAA’s rigid control.
In a decisive legal ruling that reaffirms the NCAA’s longstanding grip on college athletes’ identities, a North Carolina judge has dismissed the lawsuit filed by members of the famed 1983 N.C. State men’s basketball team—known as the “Cardiac Pack”—seeking name, image, and likeness (NIL) compensation.The "Cardiac Pack," immortalized for their thrilling national championship victory secured by Lorenzo Charles’ iconic buzzer-beater dunk and coach Jim Valvano’s emotional celebration, argued that the NCAA has exploited their legacy for decades without fair remuneration. They claimed the association and its partners profited handsomely from their images while denying them any share.When Will Athletes Receive...
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