Desmond Bane Wants College Basketball to Add a Salary Cap
Bane is TCU’s chief basketball officer.
Desmond Bane, a former NBA player and TCU basketball officer, advocates for implementing a salary cap in college basketball. The 28-year-old, who serves as TCU's chief basketball officer, believes that while the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) program is beneficial for players, there should be a cap on how much teams can spend. Bane, who played under a salary cap in the NBA, thinks that a salary cap would create a level playing field for all teams.
He suggested a figure like $10 million or $20 million, which would let donors know how much to contribute each year and allow coaches to budget their spending. Bane, the first Grizzlies player traded from the young core of Memphis to Orlando, has been discussing this issue with TCU coach Jamie Dixon for two years. Bane, who has never benefited from NIL during his college career, has been involved in various aspects of the program, including money management for players, NBA player development trends for coaches, and improving locker room culture.
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