Name. Image. Likeness. NIL isn’t just a buzzword anymore — it’s a multi-billion-dollar opportunity. But athletes who win aren’t just great on the court. They’re brands. The NIL Boom Brands are spending billions partnering with athletes. From high school...
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NIL, Personal Branding, and Sports Branding — Weekly Roundup (Aug 3–10, 2025)
08/10/2025
The Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) era continues to bring record-breaking deals, groundbreaking legal challenges, and creative branding opportunities for athletes. Here’s the latest from the week of August 3–10, 2025: 1. Mike Broxton Jr. Receives $35M NI...
Read More >>Why Every Athlete Needs a Personal Brand in Today’s Sports Marketing Era
08/02/2025
In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, talent alone won’t take you to the top. Athletes — from high school standouts to college stars — need more than stats and highlights. They need a brand. What Is Personal Branding? Personal branding is how the worl...
Read More >>Power Moves in NIL: July Highlights in College Athletics
07/29/2025
Power Moves in NIL: July Highlights in College Athletics By Elite Legacy Marketing EliteLegacyMarketing.com As the landscape of college athletics continues to transform, universities, conferences, and brands are stepping up their game in the Name, Image,...
Read More >>5 Sports Marketing Trends That Will Shape the Future of NIL in 2025
06/25/2025
NIL in 2025 is about more than money. Learn the key trends every athlete, parent, and brand should follow this year. The world of sports marketing is evolving rapidly, especially with the explosion of NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) rights for high school and...
Read More >>Flau'jae Johnson Opts Out of WNBA Draft for NIL Opportunities
04/16/2025
LSU guard Flau'jae Johnson has decided to forgo the 2025 WNBA Draft instead of returning for her senior season to further capitalize on Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) opportunities. While she has not yet confirmed whether she will remain at LSU or enter t...
Read More >>State Farm Steps Up in NIL: How the Insurance Giant is Partnering with College Basketball’s Brightest Stars
04/12/2025
As the world of college athletics continues to evolve under the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) era, brands are racing to form meaningful partnerships with student-athletes who influence culture both on and off the court. One brand that has firmly planted...
Read More >>The Future of College Basketball in the NIL Era: Opportunity or Obstacle?
04/08/2025
Since the NCAA opened the door to Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals in 2021, college basketball has entered an era unlike anything before. Once dominated by tradition, local pride, and amateur ideals, the sport is now an evolving marketplace where play...
Read More >>KiKi Rice's Historic NIL Partnership with Jordan Brand Fuels UCLA's Final Four Journey
04/08/2025
Photo By The Source In the evolving landscape of collegiate athletics, few stories resonate as powerfully as that of KiKi Rice. The UCLA junior guard has not only carved out a significant presence on the basketball court but has also made history off it b...
Read More >>Paige Bueckers Opts for Fifth Year: How NIL is Reshaping Women's Basketball Careers
04/08/2025
Photo By Sporting News When UConn star Paige Bueckers announced her decision to return for a fifth year of eligibility, it sent ripples through the women’s college basketball world. In a time when many athletes are eager to leap into the pros, Bueckers' m...
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