Aug 15, 2024 - Business

Angel Reese featured in Prime Video's "The Money Game"

Carrie Shepherd

Four people with linked arms, three of them wearing Angel Reese t-shirts. Angel Reese is wearing her LSU uniform. — Photo: Courtesy of Amazon Prime

The first look at the new series "The Money Game" is out now.

Why it matters: The six-part docuseries explores how the NCAA's policy on name, image and likeness rights (NIL) changed the lives of student athletes at Louisiana State University during the 2023-24 season, including Sky forward Angel Reese.

Flashback: In 2021, the NCAA implemented an interim policy that would allow athletes to profit from any use of their name, image or likeness, in everything from autographs to public appearances.

Zoom in: Illinois is one of the states where NIL compensation is signed into law, but there are still NCAA restrictions on the practice. Schools and athletic departments cannot pay athletes, for example.

Prime Video release of "The Money Game"

The intrigue: The series features Reese during her college playing days, adding another high-profile media moment for the megastar in the making.

The series is produced by Axios Entertainment, Campfire Studios and Shaquille O'Neal's Jersey Legends, a division of Authentic Studios.

What's next: "The Money Game" premieres Sept. 10 on Amazon Prime.

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Angel Reese featured in Prime Video's "The Money Game"

Prime Video release of "The Money Game"

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