The real problem is the NCAA is an Autocracy not subject to any higher authority -- even the courts. If you do the research you'll find it's been continually ruled that the NCAA is a private concern not subject to many public laws.
Basically what you have is an unchecked autocracy.
Did you know that student athletes have "no rights" under the NCAA. A student may not appeal on their own behalf or otherwise challenge anything that happens to them. It all has to come from the "member" institution.
Translated analogy....the Lords (NCAA schools)control the serfs (student athletes) and if the serfs don't like it they are subject to justice from the sheriff (NCAA) who is hired by the lords.
Until the NCAA is subject to public scrutiny through suits and the "normal" justice system nothing will ever change...It has been defacto ruled they can do whatever they please.
Think there might be someone getting paid somewhere....hmmm!