BYU coach Mark Pope reveals how lack of NIL support is costing recruits

As BYU heads into the competitive Big 12 next season, head basketball coach Mark Pope worries that BYU will struggle to compete with other top programs due to their lack of monetary backing through NIL. When asked if BYU is losing recruiting battles because of NIL, Pope responded, “The short answer is yes. Without getting…

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Honest Game assists athletes with resources to achieve academic eligibility in NIL era

Navigating NCAA eligibility is a daunting process, especially with the new addition of NIL deals and ever-evolving regulations. This can make it challenging for high school student-athletes to stay up-to-date and compliant. Honest Game seeks to empower students to overcome those difficulties. Honest Game is a female-founded company that equips schools and student-athletes with the…

March 15, 20230Comments

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UCLA’s Jaylen Clark signs NIL deal with Newegg, MSI and Seagate Technology

Jaylen Clark, a standout player on the UCLA men's basketball team, has entered a NIL partnership with Newegg, MSI, and Seagate Technology for a basketball-themed marketing campaign. Clark, a 6-foot-5 junior guard from Riverside, California, has earned a reputation for his defensive prowess, recently being named Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year and a second-team…

March 14, 20230Comments

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Livvy Dunne’s endorsement of AI product sparks debate on ethics in NIL

LSU gymnast Livvy Dunne's endorsement of an artificial intelligence product on her social media platforms as part of a NIL deal, has sparked debate about whether college athletic programs should provide clearer guidance regarding ethical standards when athletes earn money from NIL contracts. LSU released a written statement cautioning students to be careful when using…

March 10, 20230Comments

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Financial Finesse announces launch of NIL Long Game, a financial literary program

Financial Finesse, the nation's foremost independent provider of financial wellness coaching, announced the launch of NIL Long Game on Tuesday. NIL Long Game is available for free to colleges, universities, and student-athletes in the United States. It’s a comprehensive online financial literacy certification program that is now available as a standalone digital platform. RELATED: Student-athletes…

March 8, 20230Comments

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Auburn baseball stars Ike Irish, Chris Stanfield ink deals with local restaurant

Kevin Tudhope, owner of Baumhower's Victory Grille, is a long-time Auburn sports fan who's been taking advantage of NIL deals to directly support a few different sports teams. He’s just added baseball to the mix, recently announcing deals with freshman baseball players, Ike Irish and Chris Stanfield. Signed players get to eat for free at…

March 7, 20230Comments

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Notre Dame great Muffet McGraw says college athletes want ‘instant gratification’ in NIL era

Not everyone is pleased or excited about the continued development of NIL in college sports. Notre Dame legend and Basketball Hall of Famer Muffet McGraw didn’t shy away from sharing her thoughts regarding NIL in a recent interview. “I hate where we are right now as a sport. I think college athletics is really in…

March 3, 20230Comments

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The Grove Collective signs Ole Miss transfer quarterbacks to NIL deals

Two Ole Miss transfer quarterbacks have inked deals with The Grove Collective. Spencer Sanders and Walker Howard will compete with current Ole Miss quarterback, Jaxson Dart, for the starting position in the Rebels offense this spring. At the beginning of the 2022 offseason, Dart was the only scholarship quarterback on the Ole Miss roster, following…

February 24, 20230Comments

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‘NIL is a monster out there,’ Texas Longhorns swimming coach says

Texas Longhorns men’s swimming and diving head coach Eddie Reese entered the coaching ranks in 1967. He’s seen first-hand how the landscape has changed, for the better and for the worse. One major concern he has right now is the large role NIL will play in the future of college sports. RELATED: Texas football players sign…

February 22, 20230Comments

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Bryce Young had ‘ungodly’ NIL numbers during his time with Alabama

College football players no longer need to wait until they get drafted to start making some serious money. Look at Alabama quarterback Bryce Young for instance -- he had an NIL worth around $3.5 million. RELATED: NOBULL signs Bryce Young, Josh Downs, Brock Bowers, Will Levis to NIL deals NIL deals started coming in for…

February 17, 20230Comments

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