North Carolina basketball player Armando Bacot throws out the ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Tampa Bay Rays, Friday, May 20, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

FILE - North Carolina basketball player Armando Bacot pauses before he threw out a ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Tampa Bay Rays, Friday, May 20, 2022, in Baltimore. Bacot was named to The Associated Press preseason All-America team, Monday, Oct. 24, 2022.(AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

FILE - North Carolina basketball player Armando Bacot pauses before he threw out a ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Tampa Bay Rays, Friday, May 20, 2022, in Baltimore. The access to money-making NIL deals have made it easier for star men’s basketball players to consider staying longer in college rather than bolting at the earliest opportunity to pursue NBA or professional careers. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)