How the rev-share era is squeezing the college basketball recruiting cycle

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SHORTLY AFTER PRESIDENT Donald Trump signed an executive order on July 24 calling for the elimination of "third-party, pay-for-play" payments, Janetta Andrews reached out to John Calipari.

The mother of 2026 five-star Arkansas commit JaShawn Andrews was looking for clarification on what the order meant and the impact it could have on her son.

"I have no idea, Miss Janetta," Calipari told her. "When I find out, I'll let you know."

It's become an increasingly common refrain among college basketball coaches since the House vs. NCAA settlement was formally approved in early June. The decision, following years of lawsuits, allows schools to begin paying student-athletes directly…