Can permissible video/audio material include a prospective student-athlete's name or image?

Permissible video/audio material in the context of NCAA regulations is strictly defined to avoid any potential exploitation of prospective student-athletes. While videos and audio clips can be shared for specific educational and evaluative purposes, they cannot include identifying information such as a prospective student-athlete's name or image. This restriction is in place to protect the privacy and integrity of student-athletes who have not yet entered into their collegiate careers.

The goal of these regulations is to ensure fairness and equal opportunity in recruiting, as including names and images could give certain student-athletes an unfair advantage or lead to undue pressure prior to their commitment to a college or university. Thus, compliance with these guidelines is crucial, and it underscores the NCAA's commitment to upholding ethical recruiting practices.