AdvertisementCollege Athletes Are Now Closer To Getting Paid After NCAA Board OKs PlanApril 29, 2020Brakkton BookerfacebookEmailThe NCAA's highest governing body supports allowing student-athletes to be compensated for third-party endorsements, along with receiving money from other avenues. Here, Rutgers center Myles Johnson celebrates with fans after defeating Maryland in March, before the season was halted. (USA TODAY Sports via Reuters)