KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A group representing college athletes has partnered with Tennessee basketball players to propose a detailed collective-bargaining agreement for college sports.

Released by Athletes.org, this model has support from school leadership and outlines guidelines for player compensation, the transfer portal and academics.

DeWayne Brown III, a freshman player, says the process is a stepping stone for more athletes.

Supporters, including Tennessee's athletic director, believe it could save the financially pressured college sports industry. Opponents argue it might bankrupt athletic departments.

The proposal suggests a centralized employer model, similar to Major League Soccer, to streamline player payments.