Three athletes involved in the pending $2.8 billion NCAA antitrust settlement are advocating for structural changes beyond the settlement, including the establishment of a players' association to enable collective bargaining for college athletes. The athletes, Grant House, Sedona Prince, and Nya Harrison, expressed their concerns in a letter to Judge Claudia Wilken, emphasizing the need for player representation in negotiations with schools and conferences. While the NCAA opposes the idea of athletes being viewed as employees, the athletes are pushing for a players' association to ensure long-term success and protection for athletes. The settlement, which is set to pay damages to former athletes and establish a new compensation system for current athletes, is seen as a significant step forward, but the athletes believe that a players' association is necessary to address ongoing issues in college sports. Despite the athletes' call for a players' association, the settlement is expected to proceed as planned, with a final approval hearing scheduled for early April.
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