Top Syracuse booster and upstate New York businessman Adam Weitsman is going all in for Syracuse athletics.
Weitsman is famously well-connected, as his social media is full of photos of himself with the biggest celebrities in the world. Weitsman is also known for his philanthropy, especially in the Syracuse community.
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Weitsman recently shared that he currently has over $1 million tied up in NIL deals for Syracuse student-athletes, according to FanSided.com. The deals are with eight current players from several different sports. Deals with five additional Syracuse student-athletes are in the process of being finalized.
The powerful businessman did not elaborate on the specifics of the deals; once completed, the total would be over $1 million. The players signing these deals are not marketing Weitsman-owned companies. Instead, the players will be working with Syracuse-area charities and non-profits.
While Weitsman is currently working to take care of current student-athletes, he also has his eyes set on future talent.
Boogie Fland is a five-star combo guard out of White Plains, NY. The talented guard is being heavily sought-after by over 30 schools. Naturally, Weitsman has entered the conversation, reportedly discussing a “multi-year, seven-figure,” deal with the athlete. This would be the largest individual NIL deal offered by Weitsman.
Important to note, “pay-for-play” deals are not allowed under NIL regulations. Weitsman stresses that the university is not brought up in his discussions with recruits.
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Whichever school lands Fland will be getting a game-changing player. Fland is rated as the second-best prospect in New York for the 2024 class and the 12th-best prospect in the nation.
With Weitsman’s generous NIL donations, future and incoming student-athletes will know they have the potential to cash in at Syracuse.
