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NIL - Name, Image, Likeness

The Old Guy said:
How long before women’s teams file law suits demanding equal treatment?
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I think the schools are pretty well protected, as long as the schools are not directly connected to the NIL brokers, or offer any rewards to fans who participate in NIL's. The NIL deals come from outside individuals and businesses, and the brokers like HOTBrave. Title IX does not apply to them.
However, I wouldn't be surprised to eventually see some lawsuits come from women's athletes, or from athletes in the non-revenue sports who feel left out. Or we could see the goverment getting involved for some perceived unfairness in the distribution of NIL money.
 
Any word on BU athletes being sponsored financially by business entities in the community? Looking at Valpo's NIL information, they have individual athletes being financially sponsored outside of jerseys and autographs, etc.
 
Nashville Cat said:
Any word on BU athletes being sponsored financially by business entities in the community? Looking at Valpo's NIL information, they have individual athletes being financially sponsored outside of jerseys and autographs, etc.
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I haven't heard of any other specific NIL deals yet. But I have heard there are other business and private entities inquiring about it..
The Home of the Brave "Frequently Asked Questions" page has one question about other NILs, and their answer is, "Home of the Brave can facilitate these types of opportunities. Please contact [email protected] for more information."
So apparently, the HOTB is willing to help get other outside NIL deals for athletes.
https://hotbrave.com/pages/faq
 
From what I heard at the signing night... every player (except not sure on Mast & Leons, because they were paid to play internationally this summer) received some money... even the walk-ons. Don't know the amounts, or where those funds came from. Additionally, at the Braves golf outing every player was at a hole & collected donations... my understanding is there will be additional events like the golf outing during the year (outside of business marketing opportunities).
 
️ Fanatic said:
From what I heard at the signing night... every player (except not sure on Mast & Leons, because they were paid to play internationally this summer) received some money... even the walk-ons. Don't know the amounts, or where those funds came from. Additionally, at the Braves golf outing every player was at a hole & collected donations... my understanding is there will be additional events like the golf outing during the year (outside of business marketing opportunities).
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Yes, they handed out checks. Every US player and Ja'Shon got a check. I'm not sure about the 4 non-US citizens, who are here on student visas (Mast, Leons, Ekono, and Tahvanainen). They have to be paid differently to avoid visa issues. The government only allows them to be paid for work done on campus. So in the pictures of them signing (see links above in posts #16 & #17 in this thread), you will notice the US players signing 2-page contracts, while the other international players are seen signing hats, or in Ville's case, a different single page form.
From what I understand, those foreign guys are able to get paid for signing items and memorabilia, and for work done on campus, but they won't be able to be paid for endorsements or appearances done off-campus, and are not allowed to sign contracts with NIL groups like HOTB.
The funds distributed so far have come mostly from the buy-in money of the 50 members of the Home of the Brave, and from other donations.
 
HOTBrave said:
A simple thing all Bradley fans can do is follow the guys on their social media accounts. The more followers they have, the more monetizing opportunities they will have.

You can find a list on our site:

https://hotbrave.com/pages/players-club

Click on the “meet” link under each player.
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Thanks. I'd encourage everyone to take a few minutes and click to follow all the guys on Twitter or Instagram.
One question- anyone know why the "Meet" link to Darius Hannah's page doesn't work?
 
I am hearing some of the amounts of the NIL payments to players. I won't post them publicly, but will say that the amounts differed quite a bit depending on the criteria set by the Home of the Brave NIL collective. Ja'Shon Henry received the largest check.
 
the amounts varied from 2-3K for newbies to 10-12K for established MBB players
Of course anyone who wants can establish an NIL group for WBB or other sports, but I am unaware of any.
These monies are in addition to what the athletes get in "Full cost of attendance" payments-
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sport...ance/14200387/
and they will be able to make more for endorsements, sales of personalized items, etc.
So now each player can benefit $48K+ for the scholarship, $2K-5K for full cost of attendance, and upwards of $12K for NIL
meaning the value of a year's scholarship at Bradley is approaching $70-100K- a nice recruiting tool vs say, other in-state schools.

But there is a caution, the IRS is on to this and the athletes will have to file on their 1040, any income they receive as it will be taxable. Those players who are here from foreign nations on student visas, are excluded from doing this.
The US government has tight restrictions on students who are on a student visa from working/earning income- https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the...raining%20(CPT)
Canadian students don't need a visa to enter the US and go to US colleges.- https://ca.usembassy.gov/visas/cana...izens do not need,program they plan to attend.
 
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What a surprise... Looks like Bruce Pearl, head coach at Auburn, has figured out a way to take the NIL game to new extremes.
Auburn was in the middle of raising millions of dollars from their donors to build a new, state-of-the-art practice facility on campus. The Auburn University Board of Trustees gave approval, architects were hired, and plans were proceeding.
But Monday, Bruce Pearl announced that the entire project will be put on hold, and the money and the focus will be shifted into NIL projects.
https://www.si.com/college/auburn/ne...er-bruce-pearl
https://www.al.com/auburnbasketball/...-priority.html
 
https://hotbrave.com/collections/

Player merchandise is now live and growing by the day.

All proceeds go directly to the student-athlete on the apparel. Every. Single. Cent.

Home of the Brave branded apparel purchases get split amongst the team.

A great opportunity to support your favorite players.
 
Imagine being a starter with stats like 8/4/2 per game and best defender on the team.

But your 8th man has some really funny haircut and a crazy name so is more marketable.

I can feel the drama that would radiate amongst teenagers.
 
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