Could creation of lucrative name, image and likeness opportunities inspire more college athletes to stay in school longer?

North Carolina big man Armando Bacot’s decision to return to UNC for his senior season was way more than a victory for the Tar Heels.

It also represented a huge win for the name, image and likeness movement in college athletics.

There’s no telling what kind of benefits NIL will bring to Bacot during the next year. But given the fact that he’s a well-known and noticeable player who just took his team to the brink of a national title, it’s safe to say that some significant opportunities will be there.