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Rev Share 101: Where Is The Money Coming From?
Revenue sharing, NIL, the House settlement, salary caps... what does it all actually mean? With college basketball rosters reportedly exceeding $20 million, let's break down where the money comes from, how athletes get paid, what counts toward the cap, and why the numbers you see online don't always tell the full story.

Kevin Tarca
Oct 227 min read


FreeGame September 2026
September brought major developments across college athletics, including the Protect College Sports Act taking a significant step closer to becoming law. From educational seminars and speaking at the adidas Jr. All-American Camp to recruiting meetings, professional seasons tipping off overseas and everything in between, here’s a look back at September.

Kevin Tarca
Sep 303 min read


Protect College Sports Act - UPDATE!
The Protect College Sports Act officially passed the Senate. So what happens now? A quick breakdown of where the bill stands, what could change for revenue sharing, NIL, transfers, eligibility and agents, and why current athletes and future recruits should be paying attention.

Kevin Tarca
Sep 293 min read


One Year at FreeGame in the Books
One year at FreeGame: reflecting on the growth of our basketball division, the impact we've made, lessons learned, and what's ahead in Year Two.

Kevin Tarca
Sep 16 min read


FreeGame August 2026
August is usually supposed to be one of the quieter months on the basketball calendar. The NCAA had other plans.
Between another month of eligibility changes, athletes heading back to campus and an incredible Open Court event, August quickly became another busy month for the FreeGame team.

Kevin Tarca
Aug 313 min read


Class-Wide Injunction Just Changed Everything
The NCAA's new Five-Year Eligibility Rule just hit another major legal hurdle. A federal judge granted a class-wide preliminary injunction that restores eligibility for an entire class of Division I athletes, for now. Here's what happened and what comes next.

Kevin Tarca
Jul 313 min read


FreeGame July 2026
July took us from NBA Summer League in Las Vegas to the biggest grassroots basketball events in the country, all while continuing to build FreeGame behind the scenes. From recruiting, networking, and major industry updates to launching new client resources and preparing for the season ahead, here's a look back at another busy month on the road.

Kevin Tarca
Jul 314 min read


FreeGame June 2026
June brought official visits, major NCAA rule changes, exciting client milestones, and continued growth across FreeGame. From recruiting trips to expanding into new sports, here's a look back at one of our most exciting months of the year and the momentum we're building heading into the summer.

Kevin Tarca
Jun 303 min read


The 5-in-5 Rule Is Here. What It Actually Means.
The NCAA's new "5-in-5" eligibility rule is one of the biggest changes to Division I athletics in decades. Here's what actually changed, when an athlete's eligibility clock now starts, what rules and waivers are disappearing, who benefits from the transition, why the July 31 deadline matters for current athletes, and what every athlete, family, coach, and advisor should know moving forward.

Kevin Tarca
Jun 255 min read


FreeGame May 2026
The sports landscape moves fast, and most people only see the headlines. This monthly FreeGame series pulls back the curtain on the work happening behind the scenes. From client updates to landscape insights, this is a look at how our team is building an athlete-first organization, by players, for players.

Kevin Tarca
May 313 min read


FreeGame April 2026
The sports landscape moves fast, and most people only see the headlines. This monthly FreeGame series pulls back the curtain on the work happening behind the scenes. From client updates to landscape insights, this is a look at how our team is building an athlete-first organization, by players, for players.

Kevin Tarca
Apr 294 min read


FreeGame March 2026
The sports landscape moves fast, and most people only see the headlines. This monthly FreeGame series pulls back the curtain on the work happening behind the scenes. From client updates to landscape insights, this is a look at how our team is building an athlete-first organization, by players, for players.

Kevin Tarca
Mar 302 min read


FreeGame February 2026
The sports landscape moves fast, and most people only see the headlines. This monthly FreeGame series pulls back the curtain on the work happening behind the scenes. From client updates to landscape insights, this is a look at how our team is building an athlete-first organization, by players, for players.

Kevin Tarca
Feb 283 min read


FreeGame Jan 2026
The sports landscape moves fast, and most people only see the headlines. This monthly FreeGame series pulls back the curtain on the work happening behind the scenes. From client updates to landscape insights, this is a look at how our team is building an athlete-first organization, by players, for players.

Kevin Tarca
Jan 312 min read
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