Numerous players tweeted #NotNCAAProperty on Wednesday afternoon in the lead-up to the 2021 men's NCAA tournament.
The flurry of tweets comes amid a continued battle between the NCAA and athletes regarding their name, image and likeness. The NCAA delayed a vote on an NIL proposal in January, noting "several external factors, including recent correspondence with the U.S. Department of Justice, prompted members to delay voting on the proposals."
The latest proposal would allow athletes to use their name, image and likeness for endorsements, autographs and private camps and clinics. However, such actions are currently prohibited by NCAA rules.