Mike Krzyzewski Supports Fair Pay to Play Act: 'We Need to Stay Current'

Mike Krzyzewski Mike Krzyzewski is on board for college athletes to be paid for their name, image and likeness

Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski said he supports California's Fair Pay to Play Act on Tuesday.

The Fair Pay to Play Act, signed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sept. 30, will allow college athletes in California to be paid for the use of their name, image and likeness. California schools will not pay athletes under the new bill, but athletes will be allowed to hire agents and seek out business deals. 

"It is a sign of the times that we in college athletics must continually adapt, albeit in a sensible manner," Krzyzewski said in a statement. "We need to stay current with what’s happening. I’m glad [the Fair Pay to Play Act] was passed because it pushes the envelope, it pushes the issue.”

Mike Krzyzewski’s prepared statement that speaks in favor of name, image and likeness rules/laws for college athletes. pic.twitter.com/i8dRHyIjdW

— Matt Norlander (@MattNorlander) October 8, 2019

California is currently the only state to pass a bill allowing college athletes to profit off of their name, image and likeness. The bill will not go into effect until 2023.