Brad Wakai

Joined: Jun 4, 2024

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Meta Partners With NCAA to Help Women Athletes Maximize Their NIL

Jan 1, 2024; New Orleans, LA, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) warms ups before playing against the Washington Huskies in the 2024 Sugar Bowl college football playoff semifinal game at Caesars Superdome

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Arch Manning Still Not In College Football 25 Video Game

Newbury Park High quarterback Brady Smigiel is Ventura County Star All-County Football Offensive Player of the Year on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023

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Florida State 2026 QB Commit Signs NIL Representation

Feb 27, 2024; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks head coach Eric Musselman during the second half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Bud Walton Arena. Vanderbilt won 85-82

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New USC Men's Basketball Coach Seemingly Takes Shot at Past School Over NIL

A commercial for the College Football 25 video game, featuring Texas Football quarterback Quinn Ewers

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Highly-Anticipated College Football 25 Video Game Now Has Over 14,000 Opt-Ins

With the new college football video game being launched in about a month, there are now even more players who will be featured in the game that is helped by NIL.

Miami Hurricanes helmets sit on the sidelines

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Miami Hurricanes Star Transfer Additions Ink Their First NIL Deals

After coming on board during the offseason, the Miami Hurricanes new defensive lineman have signed their first NIL Deals.

May 24, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Sparks forward Cameron Brink (22) blocks a shot by Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston (7) in the first half at Crypto.com Arena.

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Former NIL Star Cameron Brink Tears ACL in WNBA Game

Cameron Brink will now miss the rest of the WNBA season after tearing her ACL.

Oct 28, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; A detailed view of a North Carolina Tar Heels helmet on the field before a game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field

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North Carolina's Collective Negotiated Slick NIL Deal For Incoming Lineman

North Carolina was able to get one of their incoming freshmen a nice NIL deal before he has even played a down for the program.

NIcole and Samantha Humphries, both juniors at Lewisville Flower Mound, finished in a first place tie in the girls 6A 5K race

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Incoming Oregon Track Athletes Sign NIL Deals With HOKA

Two incoming Oregon Duck freshmen have signed NIL deals with shoe giant HOKA.

Snoop Dogg performs at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre in Phoenix

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Snoop Dogg Presenting Major NIL Opportunities During Arizona Bowl

One of the most well-known hip-hop moguls has announced a major NIL aspect of The Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl.

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Elite College Basketball Coach Has Strong Words About NIL Landscape

With NIL becoming a much more prominent part of collegiate athletics, coaches around the country have to adjust.

Hoggard's #11 Beau Toups comes up with a catch as Hoggard took on Cleveland at Hoggard High School's Scott Braswell Stadium in Wilmington, N.C.

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North Carolina Decides to Ban NIL Opportunities for High School Athletes

Despite more and more states around the country legalizing high school athletes to capitalize on their name, image and likeness, North Carolina is not one of them.

Apr 6, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide guard Mark Sears (1) walks off the court

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Elite College Basketball Programs Playing in Revolutionary NIL Event

A high-profile event seen as revolutionary when it comes to Name, Image and Likeness will be full of top college basketball programs.

Sep 8, 2023; Pickerington, Ohio, USA; high school football game at Pickerington High School North.

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Landscape-Altering Ohio Football Recruit Discusses Role of NIL in His Recruitment

With a massive ruling in favor of high school athletes in Ohio, the particular player who made it so that's a reality has further discussed his role in NIL and how it impacts his recruitment.

Apr 7, 2023; Washington, DC, USA; Desert Vista (AZ) forward Jerzy Robinson (5) shoots a free throw during the second quarter against Lone Peak (UT) at Georgetown University

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Top 2026 Women's Basketball Recruit Discusses How NIL Will Factor Into Decision

With Jerzy Robinson's recruitment taking off as the No. 1 ranked player in the 2026, she opened up about how NIL will affect her commitment decision.

Oklahoma celebrates following Game 2 of the NCAA softball Women's College World Series Championship Series game between the Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and Texas Longhorns at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Thursday, June, 6, 2024

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Oklahoma Softball Team Launches New NIL Merchandise Amid Record-Setting Win

After a historic fourth straight national championship, the Oklahoma softball team launched some new merchandise to maximize their revenue potential.