Gil's Arena Reacts To Matthew Sluka EXPOSING NIL Deals

Gil's Arena APPLAUDS Matthew Sluka For Exposing NIL Deals as Gilbert Arenas, Bomani Jones & The Gil's Arena Crew react to the UNLV Quarterback walking out on his team over an NIL dispute and discuss the impact this has on the future of college athletics in the NCAA's new frontier. They also discuss their experiences making money while in college and debate if the old way was the best way all along.
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[@Cheif_Espada]

Kenyon definitely got paid in a paper bag

[@bighou2359]

Cincinnati, hell yeah.

[@jordaniverson7121]

for sure lol

[@coachshawnkent397]

Bomani should become a regular guest . I enjoyed the vibe on the show . Peace and love from Toronto 🇨🇦.

[@nattydreadlocks1973]

He's got his own show.

[@armykid891]

Never heard him curse and be raw I like it

[@reivaXsss]

@@armykid891right he dropped that mf smooth af 😭😭

[@howardmighty6764]

"playing with my money, is like playing with my emotions"

[@anewby8063]

"Woooorm!"

[@jamelldevans9326]

Smokeey

[@ThatSomGuy]

Alright so UNLV has a 36k seater stadium lets say they seat 30k in a game. The lowest price is 40$ a ticket, highest upwards 400$ for front row. Lower level 250$. So lets low ball and say they averaged 100$ a ticket and only seated 20k for one game against the Oregon Beavers this season. For one game with these hypothetical numbers UNLV made 2 million on ticket sales alone... Let me repeat, with these CONSERVATIVE numbers they made 2 million for one game.. minimum. And NIL deals have only been going on the past few years. The NCAA have been doing this in colleges across the country for decades and havent been paying any of their athletes. Yea, pay em lol

[@whatsack4529]

Cant forget they even making more money on foods and drinks

[@roycedot]

anybody who says "made X" has no grasp of financials. There's revenue and profit and those can be broken down further to gross and net

[@logicalmalethink4925]

Facts! Whole cities have been built on the backs of football players

[@RR-ns1sz]

That’s nothing compared to the TV deals

[@ChainSwanginSampson]

@@roycedotCollege Games Is All Profit🤣💯

[@Duwop3278]

Lexie Look Good asl

[@SolaceMcfly]

he messed up with a verbal agreement when it comes to money always have it written on paper

[@shawrow4411]

Lmao huh ? You crazy af if you think that ain’t documented

[@SolaceMcfly]

​@@shawrow4411if everything was properly documented he shouldn't be complaining, i swear kenyon said a running back did the same thing at the same school.

[@BLOCFAV1]

To take to who ? A assistant coach offered it , if it comes from the school it has to from the top he was green 😒

[@ryanhaghtalab8935]

A verbal agreement with action has a contractual bind….

[@justinarrington7220]

@@shawrow4411clearly it wasn’t documented. The victim here told you that he entered a “verbal agreement.” So please, what information do you have that a written agreement was executed?

[@mhairsto24]

$100K and $3K is a big difference... to hell with the school, give me my money. Those student loans are always due, and can't be included in bankruptcy, the schools want their cut, I AS A STUDENT ATHLETE AM OWED MY CUT.

[@Vorzilla]

Why would someone on scholarship have stueent loans ??

[@tylersuggs11]

@@Vorzillaright 😂

[@berlingray8058]

@@tylersuggs11 Not everyone gets full ride scholarships

[@tylersuggs11]

@@berlingray8058 on a football a starting quarterback?? That’s rare

[@tylersuggs11]

@@berlingray8058 most players have full ride scholarship you know some who didn’t ? Not walk ons either

[@_Saintcarter]

Can you guys be quiet and let the dog talk for a second

[@williamhesquire]

B Jennings called it on the KAT trade!!!! GM?

[@gear5corey901]

Nil worked for the college superstars, not really for the above average players

[@LeetraviusMcKay-q6m]

They must have forgotten that 😂

[@ProfJonJon]

don’t forget lebron averaged 37 PPG against McCants

[@SolaceMcfly]

you were the first comment glad to see you still committed

[@Bxx_Wxrld]

We won’t 😂

[@derrickhorton1264]

Don't worry, Bron stans won't forget anything except him coming in 2nd in 6 finals

[@DysonT-z2y]

NEVER FORGET

[@DysonT-z2y]

@@derrickhorton1264ok now name another player who been to 10 finals…. GO!

[@logicalmalethink4925]

The money in college football and basketball has funded whole cities. The revenue generated compared to what the players get is insane.

[@MarcoNoire]

He trying to get it now because he might not go Pro

[@Jurnee2Peace]

He could have played himself into a 4th -6th round draft pick. Now he has to pick the right school.

[@TheMikel619]

@@Jurnee2Peacehe’s not going pro he’s a glorified running back

[@zachcoggins9018]

And now no program will touch him with a 10 foot pole.

[@markusmolnar8701]

@@TheMikel619there’s a few glorified running backs in the league getting them cheques lol

[@1Eashawty]

@@markusmolnar8701aint no qb in the league that completed less than 50% of they passes in a non power conference

[@jag7859]

F unlv get your money

[@true_blossom]

BS THESE BOYS PLAY LONG AND HARD WHILE EXPECTED TO MAINTAIN THEIR GRADES ITS NOT FAIR! GIVE HIM HIS MONEY EVEN AFTER LEAVING!!!! STOP ALLOWING THESE CORPORATIONS TO PIMP U THEN REPLACE U!!!

[@hillisrobersoniv6032]

Kenyon:“Did your parents pay for you to go to USC?” Swaggy P: “Yeah “😂😂😂

[@pimo1974]

This is the frst time I have seen Rashad be the voice of reason. Impressive must have been the outfit.

[@Hlekabemgeza]

😂😂😂

[@goldringsvanstrydom]

Experience

[@Ish-763]

He was being petty af today tho. 32:53 He said something like he didn’t need to hoops to make it. He woulda went to college and been doing what Josiah and these niggas in the back doing lol. Fam, Josiah looked shocked after Shad said tht shit 😂😂😂

[@sstandarsh]

Closed captioning working OT every damn episode

[@ValentinaRosas-i4q]

Finally, a new one from you!

[@lionelt7882]

Verbal agreement!? 😂😂😂 Give that boy some business lessons

[@mikethomas860]

No business lessons needed. These NIL deals are not with the school. It's normally some booster organization making the promise and no paperwork is created.

[@JersiiLoVe]

Lexi a gorgeous person ngl 🫠

[@derrickbrown4161]

That mic is heavy as hell on Bomani's shirt

[@RiccoVanWilder]

That's why, if you're a high level D1, you gotta get paid to enroll up front and then negotiate performance, appearances (meet and greets, photoshoots), etc. with the wording that the school is renting your NIL for 1 season

[@realchaser_]

leasing *

[@RiccoVanWilder]

@@realchaser_ thank you. I could not remember the word while I was typing

[@davijones3986]

McCants really be the only one making sense

[@kevindurcant1]

yea with anything other then NBA talk

[@MrSteve-of2hj]

when he talk about the Wurk

[@Hlekabemgeza]

@@MrSteve-of2hj😂

[@thenobleson94]

When it comes to business and stuff outside the NBA for the most part, McCants has the most reasonable takes

[@htdubski23]

His take on this was dogshit

[@LeetraviusMcKay-q6m]

No disrespect the NIL deals were for the superstar college football players not the average college football players.

[@williammcalpine2718]

I hear you and somewhat agree, I think that’s why there is different scales in place , but the system can’t run without the average players and if someone is willing to pay an average player to fill a gap than go get your worth.

[@KingKCA]

Every school sells merch for their best player no matter what school it is. Also it’s not just the schools paying them. There are also local & national endorsements the players can get now. From Nike to the local car dealership these guys are getting paid.

[@fighterck6241]

09:47 It's so interesting now that former college athletes can now be completely honest about the money that they took in college now that the NCAA can no longer retroactively penalize them and their schools anymore...😂

[@souleymaneg133]

Sluka took that 3000$, put a parlay on himself for all 3 games. Made is 200k and red shirted! 😂😂

[@LoneStarOMGTX]

Funny how Rashad gets so much heat but he was the making the most sense of this whole thing.

[@Back1time]

Just get yo money b4 you come. Or get half. Up front

[@JohnDoe-hg4gb]

There was just an update on this matter so he already had a contract that they was paying him but because they started 3-0 he felt like his value went up and he wanted a new contract for 100k and unlv didn’t want to do that so he left

[@LeetraviusMcKay-q6m]

He agreed to that contract just like the school did so the school didn’t do anything wrong.

[@baradureye2170]

If that was the case, then the school must’ve promised him more money based on performance and record , otherwise he wouldn’t be feel in some kind of way 🤷‍♂️ 100k is nothing to a school athletic department

[@EdFromTheEast]

“It was better when they was paying them in bags” FACTS

[@enddhabzen9278]

Any D1 university that is saying we dont have enough to pay players like that is beyond laughable

[@jfabby23]

Man look at Bama they printing money at that school

[@RonDoggish-jy5jg]

I'm from Vegas trust me they have the money

[@prophettprofits8614]

I heard it on the couch first about trade Julius from the Knicks Wayback when think Mr B ESPN Just confirmed😮

[@Bagjudah]

7:24 “wanna go to janet jackson concert tonight????” 😂😂😂

[@Aaron-jj6on]

UNLV 100% said they would give him 100k. They are arguing it wasnt on paper so it doesnt count. UNLV played him and he did the only thing he could to make it right.

[@alifrombenhill3374]

That is why schools are adding the GM position. That position Woj left for is the GM for St. Bonaventure. When u read the job description it says liaison between athlete and the NIL group that pays.

[@localone1597]

For once McCants is making sense. There needs to be mandatory financial literacy classes. But that actually needs to start in high school.

[@nyacxris5054]

Verbal contracts are legally binding. The problem is these athletes won't sue because they could never afford better lawyers than the ones these universities have. Rashad is right, the NCAA needs some sort of system to track/record these offers and hold both parties accountable.

[@tskoog2824]

It is not the responsibility of the school to teach financial literacy to athletes. Athletes that for the most part fuck off in school.

[@BLOCFAV1]

Rashad u can eat wit me anyday . This world is greedy , everybody on a team has a purpose. Yes he ain’t as a great as u but he at the same level at the same time as u . He just don’t get the minutes, greed is a sin . We have to understand everything in this world has a purpose , because we are human we sometimes forget that . Even the damn ants on the ground , you run a successful business please never look down on the person who takes out your trash they matter too .🙏🏾

[@timc9928]

Does anybody produce this show? 🤣🤣🤣 So y’all just gonna keep letting three separate conversations happen at once, huh? 🙉 41:41

[@LemonPepperStepper]

Gil is right. In Corporate America former D1 athletes get hired quicker than the 4.0 GPA student

[@mikethomas860]

Gil going to get Arizona in trouble. Gil keeps bringing up he got paid. NCAA must not listen to this podcast.

[@rileymcwhorter3755]

I love Bomani on here

[@kevindurcant1]

19:31 nah he cooked wit that line🤣🤣

[@reginaldcrobertsii]

Lexie with the emotional support dog . Gil’s Arena is stressing her out.

[@t-god2439]

Kat just got traded from the wolves

[@SigoStash]

🗣️WOOP WOOP

[@JohnDoe-hg4gb]

There was just an update on this matter so he already had a contract that they was paying him but because they started 3-0 he felt like his value went up and he wanted a new contract for 100k and unlv didn’t want to do that so he left

[@Shlki_thmpsn19]

Why are you lying lol?

[@PrinceTae]

Lebron averaged 37 PPG on McCants

[@DysonT-z2y]

NEVER FORGET

[@jamescorb904]

Lol

[@gamemindedstrategies3535]

Only issue everybody cant talk at the same time...

[@Eric-hw4hh]

Who is that fine woman next to Bomani?

[@mhairsto24]

She definitely a baddie!

[@Bo55edup]

That's wnba player Lexie Brown. Y'all must be new here lol🤷‍♂️😅

[@macmoney88]

Lexi brown

[@81stoneage]

She plays wit the Los Angeles Sparks

[@adeyinkaeniayedun9420]

She's also Dee Brown's daughter (former Celtic and Slam Dunk champ as well).

[@ayeyo7146]

Why she got on a bra and waist beads?

[@Qadir215]

Kenyon every episode “🗣️hold on hold on”

[@Boss_Tanaka23]

Rashad looking like LL cool J

[@odogggg2010]

The Real Soldier is the Lil Dog on this episode. To have the patience and demeanor to sit there with all the noise going on and not spaz out . Salute!!!! Lol

[@Jurnee2Peace]

Or need a poop..

[@nattydreadlocks1973]

FACTS!

[@legendarytees4953]

Them white kids helping with them black kids GPA too say don’t do that

[@kahmalmason5919]

No they're not😂😂😂 they're just as bad if not worse 😂😂😂

[@legendarytees4953]

That education ain’t free you playing for it . They want you for yo basketball skill not just because they wanna help you

[@terenzogaming2003]

The funny part about this is Circa hotel here in Vegas The ceo offered UNLV to pay the 100k the coaches told dude he’ll get if he transfer cause the ceo believed UNLV will make playoffs this year UNLV said nope we good 🤣like really who df dude think he is

[@uhurusasa7135]

What does Swaggy P get high on? Respectfully.

[@randolphdefreese7874]

I hope this guy knows he is done.now he has to get a real job.

[@terrygrant9140]

The Crimean Peninsula has been home to the Russian Black Sea Fleet since 1808.

[@oaktree1626]

Too much overtalking each other

[@jalenparker7869]

Kenyon wanted to be a fed???

[@BossFinale]

they actually said "this is cap" in an official statement?

[@DkingE39]

McCantas was cooking

[@stephenjones9686]

These guys are spoiled

[@HoodedAlchemy]

Does anyone else have a issue with 25 year old college players going from school to school that shit is so weird lol

[@markjackson1512]

Get that nil for as long as you can lol

[@HoodedAlchemy]

@markjackson1512 I respect it but man there is some old ass QBs running around like go to the XFL or something lol

[@jsain360]

If you know you ain't NFL material, try to milk it as long as you can

[@HoodedAlchemy]

@jsain360 I'm all for it but Tyler Shough has been in college for 7 years and is on his 4th team this is his career lol

[@JusticeDavid]

Who was his agent Big Jook ? He got Cmg deal.

[@lionelt7882]

The only UNLV QB i acknowledge is Randall Cunningham 🔥

[@g.o.a.tsports2880]

Some CEO offered to pay the 100k

[@Kushalmighty13x]

One of the main reasons the Alabama dynasty over. Nick saban knew he what was comin once u start paying players to play

[@newelldavis1858]

Nah he knew what was coming once EVERYBODY was paying players ..it was kool when he and ALABAMA was paying the most ..look at the NIL the QB’s at Alabama get now

[@anthonymcguffie-ng1fc]

The dynasty is not over 😂

[@jamalmadlock931]

Bo think he slick

[@IsmokeHiphopLive]

lol

[@OMalleyfromtheYune]

All this showed was that greed is the streak that is driven between everyone making money and the favored making most of the money lol. Capitalism bby

[@hviii7452]

Bo my dude…

[@randysjanitorial9916]

Dope convo✊🏾

[@ashawndauswoods6063]

Basketball players talking about football is something I’ll never agree with and vice versa …still love the show but hoop and football two different worlds…most basketball players were once football players so it’s in they dna to quit 😂😂

[@Ish-763]

There were so many gems that Bomani or Rashad were dropping that I barely heard, or completely couldn’t hear cause someone was having some other dumbass personal conversation at the same time 😂😂.

[@KobeDaGoatCrazyEight]

Lexy fine !

[@coachjaygill]

What Gil talking about? I thought Shaq had 4 degrees, two of which are a MBA and an Ed.D., a doctoral degree in education. I read somewhere he even had 3.8 GPA in post graduate school. Shaq always stated how education was important to him because his mom placed so much emphasis on education.

[@jamesthespeaker]

There is still the "technicality" of it. It has to be in writing because there are still stipulations attached to the money, aka appearances, signing sessions, etc..... it is pay to play, but it can't be obvious pay for play

[@stormhenge]

These kids need to learn the word "escrow". They should say to these programs, "I feel you. You put that amount in an escrow account, send the wire transfer receipt, along with the payment schedule to my agent , and we have a deal... otherwise y'all can pound sand."

[@cobrathecobra3398]

Why don't WNBA players make what NBA players make? Because they don't bring in the revenue. NIL has NOTHING to do with revenue of any team. They're trying to squeeze and bleed their fans/alumni for money to give kids without limits, or any type of guarantee on return. When you run a business what you do is provide a good product. People like the product, they pay for the product. Then you pay your employees what you can afford out of your revenue. You don't ask your customers to donate you money constantly so you can pay for the product up front, which may be a sorry product. And, the fans lose double in that situation. This setup is garbage. They deserve money, but this right here ain't it.

[@theexclusiveedition]

I been saying this. The money made in college should be relegated to a trust fund. Once you graduate?!!! Or leave??? It’s all yours. Plus interest. The ncaa could stop being negligent and insubordinate and actually do something.

[@ctrammell3]

Football is the only self generating sport on most college campuses. They’re the only sport that makes a profit. Football help funds all the other sports on campus.

[@SullyAfgarshe]

It’s NAME, IMAGE, and LIKENESS Meaning you are free to monetize your own NIL and the school pays you / licenses your NIL to use for their own marketing purposes If you’re a superstar you’ll get millions from a combination of the school, boosters, and endorsement deals Whether Sluka was promised $100 K or not isn’t even relevant because clearly there are other boosters, and companies, associated with other schools willing to pay him $100 K or a lot more So it’s just math to redshirt the rest of this year and make a bag next year… Plus I doubt he is going to be a high draft pick, so next year’s bag may be his last playing football…unless he completely balls out next year

[@yo_dev_chill]

What’s crazy is that if I’m a college athlete that has a name that has leverage, I’m listening to this and getting my people together to go get this money because they are giving a lot of game

[@ricoroberts-p7v]

Fun fact in 2018, The NCAA changed the long overdue red shirt and transfer bylaws. Don't clown me in the comments. I wonder what the NCAA would have looked if the rules were changed sooner than 2018.

[@joshbethune7162]

Bomani was made for podcast like this lol I always felt like he was close to fussing numerous times when he was on ESPN

[@a1athletes]

UNLV lying. Kid wouldn’t just up and leave. They know what they did. They tryna save face cause they know it’s gone be hard to get kids doing stuff like that

[@pook_148]

Lexie…😍🏆😍

[@EDogg5]

We as people don't listen. They keep telling you that the school is not the ones paying the NIL, but we keep falling for it. You know the one's who are getting the money have the commercials and sign with these different companies to sponsor them. Like Master P son is with some tech company getting more money than your top college players

[@thaUnWavering]

Not reasonable to expect someone to hand you financial education with the check they are sending you. Financial education is available through many outlets. You have to take some initiative.

[@theexclusiveedition]

The dude quit. How can he expect another school to take the back lash of takin on the antagonist who ruined unlv season for selfish reasons. He’s playing with fire

[@TeezyHadaBaby]

The thing is he already school before he went to UNLV he’s literally only there to play football. He’s not even in school anymore.

[@zhamelblackwell1874]

This is like Justin Fields going to ask the Steelers for a new deal because they’re 3-0. That not 3-0 because of him just like Justin isn’t the reason Steelers winning.

[@kashmoney7421]

Verbal agreement? I need that 100 before I hit the field. What happens you get injured game 1 for the season?

[@phil4real23]

All it takes is one year to change around your career. Look at Cam Ward at Miami, he recently was at Washington State, and now he’s a Heisman candidate. So he’ll transfer somewhere else and be fine

[@1Eashawty]

Nobody offered him 100k he not even good enough to get that much he was just tryna strong arm them into payin him