The outspoken Barkley did not hold back in his assessment, calling the NCAA “a bunch of idiots” in response to the major transformation in college athletics, particularly the arrival of Name ...

Jun 12, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; NBA TV analyst Charles Barkley talks on set before game three of the 2024 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center.

In 2014, Charles Barkley blasted the NCAA for making billions while failing to protect student-athletes, saying NIL deals don’t fix the system’s deeper flaws.

Barkley also attributed his long-standing conflict with Jordan when he shared his unsolicited thoughts on how Jordan handles his fame. Unfortunately, Chuck's opinion, though genuine, did not sit ...