NIL Thread

[Mason32]

My order of two shirts arrived today — I think they are pretty decent quality for what they are. Hope a lot of folks participate in this and show support to the players, would be really cool to see EBA full of these for a blackout night.

How accurate are the sizes?

 

[Print4Players]

How accurate are the sizes?

We normally use Bella Canvas shirts, which are high quality with accurate sizing.

 

[Print4Players]

Davonte Gaines just came out with his individual merchandise as well! https://printforplayers.com/collections/davonte-gaines

 

[gmubrian]

Just wanted to make sure that everyone saw that, in addition to buying merch to support the players via NIL, you can also join the players club. There are two levels of support, Gold and Green.

More information available at:

Join the Mason Player's Club — Patriot Nation Collective

The Mason Player’s Club is a membership organization that connects individual fans with members of the George Mason University men’s basketball team. For an annual fee you will get invites to fun-filled events, unique gear, player meet and greets, photo and autograph sessions.

patriotnationcollective.com

 

[Pikapppatri8]

Just wanted to make sure that everyone saw that, in addition to buying merch to support the players via NIL, you can also join the players club. There are two levels of support, Gold and Green.

More information available at:

Join the Mason Player's Club — Patriot Nation Collective

The Mason Player’s Club is a membership organization that connects individual fans with members of the George Mason University men’s basketball team. For an annual fee you will get invites to fun-filled events, unique gear, player meet and greets, photo and autograph sessions.

patriotnationcollective.com

This is a good idea. I like it.

 

[BBride]

How accurate are the sizes?

I'm 5-10, 180 and can wear a Large but prefer an XL. My son is 6 foot, 160 and a Large is perfect for him.

 

[BBride]

Nice shirts! Giving one to my niece so she can rock it when she goes back to the Philippines

Gave my XL to her as well for her brother. Looks like another order is in the works LOL! Saw the Team shirt option is no more so I need to select a player, which is the hardest part in this

 

[psyclone]

NIL developments for less well known sports athletes

https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/07/05/nbc-sports-nil-pilot-program/

 

[patriotchild]

will youth sizes eventually be added?

Or anyone know if the small unisex or womens Xs shirts are small enough for a first grader?

 

[jessej]

NIL developments for less well known sports athletes

https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/07/05/nbc-sports-nil-pilot-program/

Damon Phillips, NBC Sports’ senior vice president of strategic initiatives
and former Stanford football player

 

[jessej]

i was surprised that i didn't see any players - from any school - selling their merchandise at the Kenner League games

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1551265938888167425

View: https://twitter.com/FlyerNewsSports/status/1551265938888167425/photo/1


@DaytonMBB
Malachi Smith is cashing in on the NIL rule and selling his merch during the @thetournament here at Dayton Arena!

 

[jessej]

https://frontofficesports.com/three-sports-apparel-giants-nil/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=FOS+AM+July+28+2022&utm_content=FOS+AM+July+28+2022+CID_6b9bf80e1e50933fd992f7a3743b6178&utm_source=FOS+Daily+Newsletter&utm_term=invest

I wonder if GMU - or any other school - could jump to the manufacturer that fits their program the best?

 

[jessej]

wow

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1553016324976156672

View: https://twitter.com/FOS/status/1553016324976156672


Texas Tech Women's Basketball players will each receive a $25,000 NIL deal from Level 13, an NIL marketing agency. It's the largest NIL deal of its kind for a women’s basketball team.

 

[jessej]

This will hurt potential NIL Deals

Under Armour Reports Lackluster Earnings, Cuts Forecast​ Under Armour Under Armour reported $1.35 billion in first-quarter revenue, just slightly above analysts’ estimates of $1.34 billion. The company’s revenue was partially attributed to higher prices. Under Armour recorded $7.7 million in net income — a steep drop from last year’s $59.2 million — and just $34.5 million in operating income, compared to the $121.2 million reported the same period the year prior. Wholesale revenue increased 3% to $792 million. Direct-to-consumer revenue dropped 7% to $521 million mainly due to an 8% decline in owned-and-operated revenue. Ecommerce revenue, which represented 39% of the quarter’s direct-to-consumer business, fell 6%. Footwear revenue increased 1% to $347 million, apparel dipped 1% to $868 million, and accessories dropped 13% to $97 million. Under Armour’s selling, general, and administrative expenses increased 9% to $596 million, including legal expenses. The former UCLA sponsor settled a lawsuit with the school at the end of May that saw Under Armour shell out $67.5 million. UCLA had accused Under Armour in 2020 of illegally ending their 15-year, $280 million agreement. Ominous Outlook​ The retailer cut its profit forecast for the fiscal year, primarily due to more promotions on athletic apparel cutting into margins. Under Armour still expects revenue growth of 5% to 7%, but operating income is now projected to reach $300 to $325 million, a notable decline from the previous range of $375 million to $400 million.

 

[jessej]

we have 2 international players
and a foreign trip

anyway Mason could do something like this
albeit on a smaller scale
while the team is in the Caribbean

From The Athletic

International Affairs

Kentucky's Tshiebwe cashes in

Chet White, UK Athletics

While the rest of his teammates are soaking up the sun on a team trip to paradise, Kentucky’s Congolese basketball star Oscar Tshiebwe is packing an all-out NIL blitz into one week in the Bahamas. Why? The reigning national player of the year is restricted in what he can do stateside on a student visa. So with the program’s blessing, he took things international. The Athletic’s Kyle Tucker has the incredible details of Tshiebwe’s business trip: He has NIL obligations every day, including photoshoots, ad reads and merchandise signings and did promotional work for four different companies before he even unpacked his suitcase on day one. He has about 2,000 Topps trading cards and a stack of other memorabilia in his hotel room that he’ll have to sign. Tshiebwe stands to make about $500,000 in seven days — bringing his total NIL earnings to about $2.75 million, a source told Tucker. Tshiebwe was able to make about $20,000 a month in apparel sales alone in the U.S. through a loophole. His first big purchase was a house for his mom. Now, he wants to use earnings to help thousands of kids in the Congo. This type of trip, however, is a temporary holdover as Tshiebwe has applied to change his visa status to a type granted to international celebrities. But it's a microcosm of what could come — both for Tshiebwe and the rest of the big men eschewing the NBA Draft for lucrative college careers.

 

[GMUMiked]

we have 2 international players
and a foreign trip

anyway Mason could do something like this
albeit on a smaller scale
while the team is in the Caribbean

From The Athletic

International Affairs

Kentucky's Tshiebwe cashes in

Chet White, UK Athletics

While the rest of his teammates are soaking up the sun on a team trip to paradise, Kentucky’s Congolese basketball star Oscar Tshiebwe is packing an all-out NIL blitz into one week in the Bahamas. Why? The reigning national player of the year is restricted in what he can do stateside on a student visa. So with the program’s blessing, he took things international. The Athletic’s Kyle Tucker has the incredible details of Tshiebwe’s business trip: He has NIL obligations every day, including photoshoots, ad reads and merchandise signings and did promotional work for four different companies before he even unpacked his suitcase on day one. He has about 2,000 Topps trading cards and a stack of other memorabilia in his hotel room that he’ll have to sign. Tshiebwe stands to make about $500,000 in seven days — bringing his total NIL earnings to about $2.75 million, a source told Tucker. Tshiebwe was able to make about $20,000 a month in apparel sales alone in the U.S. through a loophole. His first big purchase was a house for his mom. Now, he wants to use earnings to help thousands of kids in the Congo. This type of trip, however, is a temporary holdover as Tshiebwe has applied to change his visa status to a type granted to international celebrities. But it's a microcosm of what could come — both for Tshiebwe and the rest of the big men eschewing the NBA Draft for lucrative college careers.

Oscar is the man and deserves every penny. I got my mom a Cameo from Oscar for her birthday. Even though I'm sure he's doing hundreds of them he killed it, went above and beyond and really made it special. Great dude, glad he's figuring out a way to get paid.

 

[MasonFanatic]

Technically, the Virgin Islands are not a foreign trip.

 

[Verdad]

Technically, the Virgin Islands are not a foreign trip.

Go to Soggy Dollar bar (short boat ride from Red Hook) and it is

 

[jessej]

SMU just got pushed to another level in terms of recruiting/high school players and in the transfer market

" A group of SMU donors have put together the ‘Boulevard Collective’, which will pay football and basketball athletes $36,000 per year, equaling $3.5 million annually "

 

[MasonFanatic]

" A group of SMU donors have put together the ‘Boulevard Collective’, which will pay football and basketball athletes $36,000 per year, equaling $3.5 million annually "

Wow! I wonder how long that will last.