# Obama's Brother-in-law Rejects Racist Claims on College Sports Bill

> Former Obama brother-in-law says college sports bill isn't racist.
- Title: Obama's Brother-in-law Rejects Racist Claims on College…
- Summary: Former Obama brother-in-law says college sports bill isn't racist. Craig Robinson, executive director of National Association of Basketball Coaches, argues…
- Keywords: craig robinson, national association of basketball coach, protect college sports act, college sports bill, black athletes, student-athletes, nil rules, senate, news, politics, Obama's, Brother-in-law
- Source: Fox News — https://foxnews.com/politics/obamas-brother-in-law-rejects-civil-rights-racism-argument-against-college-sports-overhaul
- Author: Alex Miller
- Published: 2026-09-18T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: craig robinson, national association of basketball coach, protect college sports act, college sports bill, black athletes, student-athletes, nil rules, senate, news, politics
## Bill faces opposition
The Protect College Sports Act, backed by Sen. Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell, faces criticism from NAACP and Congressional Black Caucus over civil rights concerns.
## Opponents claim racism
Sen. Chris Murphy says the bill would disproportionately affect Black athletes and give White coaches more power over NIL decisions.

> The athletes who will be most affected by this bill are largely Black athletes, and the people who will be helped by this bill are largely White coaches and White college sports executives.
## Robinson defends bill
Craig Robinson, former Obama brother-in-law, says the bill helps student-athletes stay in one school for degrees and doesn't disenfranchise Black athletes.

> Well, you know everybody is entitled to their interpretation of what's going on.
## Coaches support bill
Coaches say the bill creates stability for student-athletes and prevents chaos from unlimited transfers and low graduation rates.

> You know, one of the things that has been good for me, you know, working 43 years, coaches care deeply about all our players.
## Bill advances in Senate
The bill has survived two Senate hurdles and is set for a final vote this week despite opposition from major conferences.
## What happens next
The bill will face a final Senate vote this week to address college sports chaos and student-athlete protections.
## Key takeaway

Craig Robinson, executive director of National Association of Basketball Coaches, argues the Protect College Sports Act doesn't disenfranchise Black athletes.