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Clemson commit Gideon Davidson not interested in NIL

In today’s day and age, many prospective student-athletes are interested in building their brand on and off the field due to the many advantages NIL can offer. And quite frankly, who can blame them? For the longest time student-athletes didn’t make a dime off their name, image and likeness despite helping their universities rake in…

June 20, 20230Comments BySameer Kumar

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Memphis commit Mikey Williams loses NIL deal following arrest

Mikey Williams was well on his way to entering his first season of college basketball as one of the highest earners the name, image and likeness era has ever seen. However, after an April arrest that included five charges of assault with a deadly weapon, the former high school phenom has watched his NIL stock…

May 31, 20230Comments ByEgan Adler

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New York’s latest NIL bill would circumvent NCAA oversight

New York introduced a bill last week that continues the recent trend of state legislatures trying to make it easier for schools to engage in the NIL landscape. A section of the bill would appear to protect state schools from NCAA punishment for NIL violations. RELATED: New Missouri house bill could disallow NCAA from investigating,…

May 17, 20230Comments ByMichelle Newblom

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New Missouri house bill could disallow NCAA from investigating, punishing schools for NIL activity

A new house bill in the state of Missouri is making additional changes to the state’s name, image and likeness (NIL) policy that may have immense ramifications in the immediate future. Last Wednesday, House Bill 417 was passed, awaiting final approval from Gov. Mike Parson (R). If approved, the legislation will allow coaches and school…

May 15, 20230Comments BySteven McAvoy

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North Carolina, Virginia become latest states to allow high school athletes to profit off NIL

On Wednesday, both North Carolina and Virginia finalized legislation allowing high school athletes to profit off their name, image and likeness. This makes them the 27th and 28th states, plus Washington D.C., to adopt NIL legislation for high school athletes. RELATED: New Arkansas bill to allow high school athletes to monetize their NIL “As we…

May 4, 20230Comments ByMichelle Newblom

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Oklahoma state NIL bill calling for various revisions to policy receives overwhelming approval

A Oklahoma senate bill introduced in late January 2023 was passed earlier this week, marking an important change in the hopes of both keeping the state more competitive in recruitment, as well as further support for the state’s student-athletes. Senate Bill 840, proposed by State Senate majority leader Greg McCortney, included revisions to the state's…

April 7, 20230Comments BySteven McAvoy

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DJ Wagner, Bronny James sport Nike gear during McDonald’s All-American practice

High school basketball phenoms Bronny James and DJ Wagner both made their presence felt at a McDonald’s All-American practice over the weekend. The McDonald’s All-American game is sponsored by Adidas, which means all athletes are decked out in Adidas gear from head to toe. However, both James and Wagner, who recently signed NIL deals with…

March 27, 20230Comments ByDan Canova

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New Arkansas bill to allow high school athletes to monetize their NIL

A new bill proposed in the Arkansas House of Representatives may open the door to some high school athletes monetizing their NIL. House Bill 1649, introduced by House Speaker Matthew Shepherd on Thursday, looks to expand the state’s policy to include high school student-athletes who have signed a national letter of intent (NLI), have other…

March 20, 20230Comments BySteven McAvoy

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Florida high school girls lacrosse player denied NIL opportunity

Ryann Frechette, a star lacrosse player at Bartram Trail High School in St. Johns, Florida, was offered a NIL deal from a popular lacrosse brand, but the Florida High School Athletic Association turned down the opportunity. Back in August, Frechette was offered a deal with STX, which is a sporting goods leader in lacrosse and…

March 2, 20230Comments ByDan Canova

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Virginia becomes latest state to consider NIL at high school level

A proposal was submitted at a recent Virginia High School League executive committee meeting that would allow high school student-athletes in the state to profit off of their name, image and likeness. To become an official policy, a two-thirds vote will be required at the next meeting. If the vote passes this threshold, the NIL…

February 23, 20230Comments ByBryce Lazenby

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