Wheeler hires an agent

[BU freak]

Montana Wheeler has hired Prodigy as his new agent. Is he headed to the portal? Heard from a source Bully would like to stay but he is expected to get P5 offers. We may be PG shopping soon. I despise the NIL stuff. I can’t remember the last time I heard the word “education” in college sports.

 

[daveineureka]

No doubt after Bradley is done playing for the season, we shall soon hear who is staying or leaving from the team. I agree with last post about students first. Majority of players who play college sports with never play at the professional level. College is meant to prepare yourself for the real world after graduating in hopes in getting a job in your chosen major. Seems like more and more it has gotten away from that core idea. Sad

 

[Da Coach]

Many, if not most college players now have "agents". But, they aren't agents in the sense like they used to be, who work to find professional playing opportunities for the player. In this NIL era, the NCAA allows players to sign with an NIL agent, who helps the player earn money off their name, image or likeness. It doesn't mean the player is looking to enter the portal. However, if the agent finds a better NIL deal elsewhere, it could. That is why over 50% of all D1 players with eligibility entered the portal last year.
The NCAA calls them NIL Service Providers-

Division I Council approves NIL disclosure and transparency rules - NCAA.org

The Division I Council on Wednesday unanimously adopted a proposal to address student-athlete protections related to name, image and likeness effective Aug. 1.

www.ncaa.org

What is NIL? NCAA Name, Image, Likeness Rule Explained

Get the latest on NCAA NIL rules and how student-athletes can profit from their name, image, and likeness through endorsements, promotions and more.

www.ncsasports.org

 

[bradleyfan124]

Many, if not most college players now have "agents". But, they aren't agents in the sense like they used to be, who work to find professional playing opportunities for the player. In this NIL era, the NCAA allows players to sign with an NIL agent, who helps the player earn money off their name, image or likeness. It doesn't mean the player is looking to enter the portal. However, if the agent finds a better NIL deal elsewhere, it could. That is why over 50% of all D1 players with eligibility entered the portal last year.
The NCAA calls them NIL Service Providers-

Division I Council approves NIL disclosure and transparency rules - NCAA.org

The Division I Council on Wednesday unanimously adopted a proposal to address student-athlete protections related to name, image and likeness effective Aug. 1.

www.ncaa.org

What is NIL? NCAA Name, Image, Likeness Rule Explained

Get the latest on NCAA NIL rules and how student-athletes can profit from their name, image, and likeness through endorsements, promotions and more.

www.ncsasports.org

I call them leeches

 

[Crashdavis]

Like to see him stay,I don’t think he’ll find a better fit,he may make more money,but less wins,where he ends up

 

[tomahawk chop]

I thought the players listed previously had agreed to stay next season at Bradley.

 

[Stryker]

I call them leeches

Some could be. But realistically, a 19 year old playing D1 basketball likely has little to no time to go out and find marketing deals that will pay them. Having an agent available to do that for them could end up being very profitable, even if it is just a few commercials or appearances with a car dealership group etc.

 

[bradleyfan124]

Some could be. But realistically, a 19 year old playing D1 basketball likely has little to no time to go out and find marketing deals that will pay them. Having an agent available to do that for them could end up being very profitable, even if it is just a few commercials or appearances with a car dealership group etc.

I am ok with that as long as the agent wants to help him earn money from the local businesses

 

[Da Coach]

I thought the players listed previously had agreed to stay next season at Bradley.

This does not mean he's leaving.
But if he finds he could get more NIL money and a better playing opportunity elsewhere, instead of being a backup here, would you be mad at him if he does leave?

 

[LittleBrave]

This does not mean he's leaving.
But if he finds he could get more NIL money and a better playing opportunity elsewhere, instead of being a backup here, would you be mad at him if he does leave?

Can't be upset if a player leaves for more playing time...unless it's to a less prestigious mid major school that likely won't be .500 or better overall. I don't see Wheels getting more playing time next season with Bully as the starter and healthy. He could absolutely be the starting PG at another mid major program...unless he reads this, and then I'll edit my response.

 

[carter]

Montana Wheeler has hired Prodigy as his new agent. Is he headed to the portal? Heard from a source Bully would like to stay but he is expected to get P5 offers. We may be PG shopping soon. I despise the NIL stuff. I can’t remember the last time I heard the word “education” in college sports.

It's sad because you are going to see less and less fans following college basketball, particularly the mid majors.

 

[egib52]

This does not mean he's leaving.
But if he finds he could get more NIL money and a better playing opportunity elsewhere, instead of being a backup here, would you be mad at him if he does leave?

I'd imagine he is starting next year, unless we bring in a couple big wings.

 

[basketball nut]

How many minutes did Wheeler average per game this year?
With the way coaches substitute anymore starting isn't that important. As a freshman he had to average around 20 minutes a game. Maybe close to 25 minutes a game.
I would worry more about my playing time then if I started or not.
I know that's just me.

 

[Da Coach]

How many minutes did Wheeler average per game this year?
With the way coaches substitute anymore starting isn't that important. As a freshman he had to average around 20 minutes a game. Maybe close to 25 minutes a game.
I would worry more about my playing time then if I started or not.
I know that's just me.

Montana averaged 22.2 minutes per game, which ranked 7th on the team. He did not start any games, and about half of his minutes were subbing for Jaquan, who has 2 more years of eligibility.