"Final Four is a time to challenge college's true cost"

“Against the backdrop of recent college admissions scandals and the onslaught of March Madness, the staggering amount of money in college sports has never been more apparent. Everyone is making money -- except the players, of course. 

For example: according to data from the Department of Education and USA Today, Duke makes more than $33 million annually on NCAA basketball-related revenue, and Coach Mike Krzyewski (Coach K) earns $8.89 million a year. In contrast, Duke's star player, Zion Williamson, is capped at $75,370, the cost of attendance at Duke, plus incidentals. All but $3,466 of this goes right back to Duke for tuition, room and board.”

Read more in CNN.

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