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Noah Henderson

Noah Henderson

Joined: Oct 25, 2023

Professor Noah Henderson teaches in the sport management department at Loyola University Chicago. Outside the classroom, he advises companies, schools, and collectives on Name, Image, and Likeness best practices. His academic research focuses on the intersection of law, economics, and social consequences regarding college athletics, NIL, and sports gambling. Before teaching, Prof. Henderson was part of a team that amended Illinois NIL legislation and managed NIL collectives at the nation’s most prominent athletic institutions while working for industry leader Student Athlete NIL. He holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Illinois College of Law in Urbana-Champaign and a Bachelor of Economics from Saint Joseph’s University, where he was a four-year letter winner on the golf team. Prof. Henderson is a native of San Diego, California, and a former golf CIF state champion with Torrey Pines High School. Outside of athletics, he enjoys playing guitar, hanging out with dogs, and eating California burritos. You can follow him on Twitter: @NoahImgLikeness. 

Vanderbilt mascot Mr. Commodore dances during a timeout during the first half of the game against Tennessee at Memorial Gymnasium Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. Ncaa Basketball Tennessee At Vanderbilt
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Vanderbilt Hires NBA Front-Office Veteran to Navigate NIL Initiatives

Vanderbilt hires former Oklahoma City Thunder executive to lead its efforts in response to the NCAA's more professionalized model.

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Feb 5, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder Mascot performs before the start of a game against the Phoenix Suns at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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Cincinnati Bearcats Poach General Manager from OKC Thunder Front Office

As college basketball embraces a professional model, Cincinnati taps into the NBA pipeline, hiring former Thunder scout Corey Evans as its first General Manager

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Jan 8, 2022; Frisco, TX, USA; Montana State Bobcats quarterback Tucker Rovig (12) passes against the North Dakota State Bison during the first half of the FCS Championship at Toyota Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
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Two FCS Conferences Set Scholarship Caps Ahead of 2025 Football Season

With the House settlement looming, the SoCon and Big Sky impose scholarship restrictions to maintain competitive balance.

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Dec 6, 2024; Boise, ID, USA; Boise State Broncos running back Ashton Jeanty (2) is interviewed by Fox Sports reporter Allison Williams after the game against the UNLV Rebels at Albertsons Stadium. Boise State beats UNLV 21-7. Mandatory Credit: Brian Losness-Imagn Images
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Smaller Schools Can Stay Competitive by Turning NIL Merch into Rev Share Dollars

By acquiring player's NIL licensing rights for merchandise, non-Power 4 schools can unlock new revenue streams and boost their competitive edge in revenue sharing

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Mar 19, 2025; Dayton, OH, USA; Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers guard Dallas Hobbs (8) shoots the ball over American University Eagles forward Matt Rogers (15) in the first half at UD Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
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Key Dates to Watch as the 2025 College Basketball Offseason Begins

From the transfer portal to the NBA Draft, here are the major events shaping the college basketball season

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Mar 18, 2025; Dayton, OH, USA; St. Francis (Pa) Red Flash guard Daemar Kelly (5) celebrates a play with guard Riley Parker (11) in the second half against the Alabama State Hornets at UD Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
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Saint Francis Drops to Division III One Week After March Madness Appearance

Saint Francis University will play the 2025-26 season in the NEC before reclassifying to Division III athletics.

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Apr 6, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack mascot performs against the Purdue Boilermakers in the semifinals of the men's Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
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NC State Welcomes New Coach as OKC Thunder Scout Linked to GM Job

Wade’s hiring excites Wolfpack fans, but Slater’s reported GM role could be the key to success in college basketball’s new rev-share era

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Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats and guard Mark Sears (1) take questions during a press conference ahead of their NCAA Tournament First Round game at Rocket Arena on Thursday, March 20, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Rethinking College Basketball Scholarships, Roster Construction Amid NIL Changes

As new NIL revenue-sharing rules and scholarship increases take effect, college basketball programs must rethink their approach to roster construction and player compensation

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Mar 12, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers coach Darian DeVries watches game play during the first half against the Colorado Buffaloes at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images
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NCAA's NIL Regulations Push States Into a Novel Prisoner's Dilemma

As the NCAA attempts to regulate NIL compensation, state-level defection creates a game theory dilemma that threatens the stability of college athletics

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The Northern Kentucky Norse senior Trevon Faulkner carries the Horizon League Championship Trophy as basketball team returns to campus at Truist Arena in Highland Heights, Ky., on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. The Northern Kentucky Norse won an automatic berth to the NCAA Championship with a 63-61 win over Cleveland State in the Horizon League Tournament finals. Nku Norse Championship Return
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Horizon League Bets on NIL Revenue-Sharing to Boost National Relevance

As the Horizon League embraces revenue-sharing, non-revenue athletes may pay the price

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Mar 5, 2020; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; A detailed view of the midcourt logo during the first half of a Mountain West Conference tournament game between the UNLV Rebels and Boise State Broncos at Thomas Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-Imagn Images
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Mountain West Conference Explores NIL Revenue-Sharing Salary Floor

As the Mountain West navigates major transitions and legal uncertainties, it plans to implement NIL revenue-sharing salary floors, addressing financial disparities across its schools

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Nov 16, 2024; Annapolis, Maryland, USA; Tulane Green Wave quarterback Darian Mensah (10) scores a touchdown during the first half against the Navy Midshipmen at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images
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Darian Mensah Uses NIL To Support Single Moms Impacted by California Fires

Duke QB Darian Mensah partners with Single Moms Planet to help single mothers overcome financial barriers in youth sports while aiding families affected by California fires

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