Whether it's a scrimmage or the last game in the Final Four college basketball series, you should be aware that those athletes aren't receiving a single dime from the college they attend. ... For example, in 2010, "Duke basketball players were valued at nearly a million dollars while the players were living just $732 above the poverty line and a scholarship shortfall of $1,995" ("The Price of Poverty in Big Time College Sports"). ... In college basketball, many freshman stars are referred to as "one and done" players as they complete one year of college...

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On the other hand these players coaches are making millions, such as John Calipari Head Coach of the Kentucky Wildcats Men's basketball team who made 5.5 million dollars last season. ... Through the years college sports have been about the love of the game, fueled with adrenaline filled moments. ... My point is game changing players such as Cam Newton draw in a lot of attention and boost the overall profit of schools. ...

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