LOOK: Dick Vitale implicates Kentucky in 'legalized cheating' claim against NIL, transfer portal

Dick Vitale is not a fan of Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) or the NCAA Transfer Portal in men’s college basketball, and he has made that clear on multiple occasions. While ESPN’s longtime college basketball commentator has watched the sport evolve over the years, he’s never seen this much change at one time – and that’s why he is blown away by where the game stands today.

With that said, Vitale is quick to speak out about the latest NIL deals and transfer portal entries and exits – and that’s exactly what he did on Thursday afternoon, as he took to his Twitter account to share his thoughts on Kentucky‘s Oscar Tshiebwe and his involvement with NIL.

While Tshiebwe had considered entering his name into the 2022 NBA Draft, the Wildcats’ star ultimately made the decision to return to Kentucky for another season – with NIL opportunties reportedly being a reason in his decision. Although it hasn’t been said what kind of money Tshiebwe will be receiving, Vitale estimates the amount to be too much.

“LEGALIZED CHEATING taking place with portal & NIL,” Vitale wrote in his tweet. “I’m happy players can get some $$$ but mega schools have a big adv. How many schools can put deals worth $2 mill [AKA] what OSCAR TSHIEBWE is going to get to remain @KentuckyMBB? Portal & NIL r out of control! @NCAA must WAKE UP!”

LEGALIZED CHEATING taking place with portal & NIL.I’m happy players can get some $$$ but mega schools have a big adv. How many schools can put deals worth $2 mill ala what OSCAR TSHIEBWE is going to get to remain @KentuckyMBB? Portal & NIL r out of control! @NCAA must WAKE UP!

— Dick Vitale (@DickieV) April 28, 2022

Although Vitale is not a fan of the current state of college basketball, NIL and the NCAA Transfer Portal aren’t going anywhere anytime soon.

Report: Brad Calipari takes staff member role at Division I school

Brad Calipari – who spent the 2021-22 season with Kentucky as a graduate assistant for his father, John – has landed a new job. According to CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein, Calipari is expected to join the staff at LIU Brooklyn as the special assistant to head coach Derek Kellogg, who played for John Calipari at UMass.

Calipari, who was on Kentucky’s roster from 2017 to 2019, finished his college playing days at Detroit Mercy – where he played in 33 games over two seasons with the Titans. While at Detroit Mercy, Calipari averaged five points per game while shooting 37.5% from the field.