Ed O’Bannon

Ed O’Bannon is a former professional basketball player who played for the UCLA Bruins and the NBA. He gained national attention for his role in a landmark lawsuit against the NCAA, challenging the organization's amateurism model and advocating for athletes' rights to profit from their name, image, and likeness (NIL). His legal battle set the stage for significant changes in college sports, including the recent approval of a settlement that allows schools to pay athletes millions.

Born on Feb 14, 1973 (52 years old)

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Lithuania: Ed O'Bannon was a former UCLA player who sued the NCAA over advertising rights. 7

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15min – major Lithuanian news website: „Žalgirio“ atstovo stažuotė JAV – apie pažintį su Edney ir sąlygas NCAA universitetuose

Canada: Wilken ruled in favor of former UCLA basketball player Ed O’Bannon and others seeking a way to earn money from the use of their name, image and likeness. 7

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The Globe and Mail: U.S. judge approves $2.8-billion settlement, paving way for colleges to pay NCAA athletes millions

United States: Ed O’Bannon was a former UCLA basketball player who sought a way to earn money from the use of their name, image and likeness. 7

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CNN: Federal judge approves $2.8B settlement, paving way for US colleges to pay athletes millions