re: Ben Simmons to sign with LeBron's agent

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College athletes are allowed to speak with agents during specified periods

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This is true but the rules say they aren't allowed to discuss signing with the agent. Of course they all do, but admitting you have had an agreement in place for over a year kinda blows the usual cover out of the water.

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NCAA rules forbid student-athletes to agr ee, orally or in writing, to be represented by an agent or organization in the marketing of his or her athletic ability or reputation until after the comple tion of the last intercollegiate contest, including postseason games. The NCAA prohibition includes an agreement that is not effective until after the last game. NCAA rules forbid a student-athlete or his/ her representative from negotiating or signing a playing contract in any sport in which the athlete intends to compete, or to market the name or image of the athlete.

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