NCAA athletes use TikTok to make money as U.S. weighs possible ban

Within the past few years, NCAA athletes have been able to profit off their name and likeness leading many to turn to TikTok to make viral content and big money. NBC’s Sam Brock explains how these athletes would be affected if the U.S. moves forward with the ban of the platform. 

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