Murray State University Athletics
Current Student-Athletes - Agents & Professional Tryouts
NCAA Rules
NCAA rules state that a student-athlete cannot have a written or verbal agreement with an agent or anyone who will market the student-athlete's athletics ability or reputation. Also, a student-athlete may not agree, verbally or in writing, to have an agent represent them in the future. Student-athletes and their families may not receive benefits from an agent.
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Who is an agent?
An agent is anyone who markets a person's athletics ability or reputation. Even if they do not classify themselves an agent, if they perform the functions of an agent under NCAA rules, they are considered an agent. Activities such as these would make someone an agent:
- Negotiating with a professional team
- Contacting a professional team on your behalf
- Arranging tryouts with professional teams
- Sitting in on your negotiations with a professional team
Tryouts with Professional Teams
Student-athletes may participate in tryouts with professional teams without losing their eligibility, provided they follow certain rules:
- Student-athletes cannot miss class for a tryout with a professional team.
- Student-athletes may receive actual and necessary expenses in conjunction with one 48-hour tryout per professional team.
- A tryout may extend beyond 48 hours if the student-athlete pays any additional expenses, including return transportation.
- A tryout paid for by the student-athlete may last any length of time, provided the student-athlete does not miss class.
Questions to Ask Prospective Agents
Kentucky Directory of Registered Athlete Agents
Overview of NCAA Bylaws Governing Athlete Agents
NCAA Guideline Do's and Don'ts For Agents
FAQs on Uniform Athlete Agents Act
