Connecticut guard Tristen Newton celebrates after their win against San Diego State during the men's national championship college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Monday, April 3, 2023, in Houston. (Brynn Anderson/AP)

College athletes can now get paid. A sports economist says that could hurt UConn basketball

UConn's men's and women's basketball teams are among the most successful programs in college sports. But the next decade could be much tougher for both programs, now that boosters are allowed to pay players to play for their favorite schools.

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