Offseason talk: NIL $$$ is crazy.

[CHROMEBIRD]

Amir Khan, student manager for McNeese State basketball, landed NIL deals north of six figures from brands like Buffalo Wild Wings Turbo Tax, and Fortnite last week after his pregame rap video went viral. Now there's rumors that he might transfer to NC State to become their bball manager   I'm honestly happy for the kid, but wish wrestling could tap into this kind of money that's flying around. We've got hypefans just on this board that could match his aura.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/markjburns/2025/03/21/mcneese-state-student-manager-amir-khan-cashes-in-on-nil-deals/

[1032004]

If you told a basketball fan that at least 2 guys on the team that got 4th place got paid $500k, they probably wouldn’t believe you 

[CHROMEBIRD]

  On 3/26/2025 at 9:02 PM, 1032004 said:

If you told a basketball fan that at least 2 guys on the team that got 4th place got paid $500k, they probably wouldn’t believe you 

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One difference is that in this case, the NIL sponsors said they wanted to reward Khan for his rizz and for "embodying the fun and enjoyment you have watching the tournament." We've got plenty of that.

[1032004]

  On 3/26/2025 at 9:09 PM, CHROMEBIRD said:

One difference is that in this case, the NIL sponsors said they wanted to reward Khan for his rizz and for "embodying the fun and enjoyment you have watching the tournament." We've got plenty of that.

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Yes, that’s the true meaning of NIL.  I know Cormier also said he had people reaching out to him looking to do endorsements with Hendrickson

[Wrestleknownothing]

  On 3/26/2025 at 9:09 PM, CHROMEBIRD said:

One difference is that in this case, the NIL sponsors said they wanted to reward Khan for his rizz and for "embodying the fun and enjoyment you have watching the tournament." We've got plenty of that.

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We are waaaaaaay too old to have rizz. Shiiit I'm too old to type rizz.

[MadMardigain]

  On 3/26/2025 at 9:09 PM, CHROMEBIRD said:

One difference is that in this case, the NIL sponsors said they wanted to reward Khan for his rizz and for "embodying the fun and enjoyment you have watching the tournament." We've got plenty of that.

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Well they NIL’ed him because he was going to get TV exposure for a large demographic of men every time McNease was on.  Plus, the social media clips that would come from it.  Cheaper and more replayed than paying for a single TV ads during March Madness. 

[CHROMEBIRD]

In other irrelevant offseason news: if you think the rash of transfers are bad for wrestling, Indiana just lost its entire basketball team to the transfer portal or graduation. The whole team! At a former blue-blood program! Their coach will have to rebuild the roster from zero

https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2025/03/28/indiana-basketball-roster-transfer-portal-graduation-darian-devries-rebuild/82709550007/

[1032004]

  On 3/30/2025 at 6:58 PM, CHROMEBIRD said:

In other irrelevant offseason news: if you think the rash of transfers are bad for wrestling, Indiana just lost its entire basketball team to the transfer portal or graduation. The whole team! At a former blue-blood program! Their coach will have to rebuild the roster from zero

https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2025/03/28/indiana-basketball-roster-transfer-portal-graduation-darian-devries-rebuild/82709550007/

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So like wrestling, Big Ten teams are some of the hardest hit?

[ionel]

  On 3/30/2025 at 6:58 PM, CHROMEBIRD said:

In other irrelevant offseason news: if you think the rash of transfers are bad for wrestling, Indiana just lost its entire basketball team to the transfer portal or graduation. The whole team! At a former blue-blood program! Their coach will have to rebuild the roster from zero

https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2025/03/28/indiana-basketball-roster-transfer-portal-graduation-darian-devries-rebuild/82709550007/

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https://athlonsports.com/college-basketball/ncaa-tournament-team-robert-morris-starting-lineup-transfer-portal

[cowcards]

  On 3/30/2025 at 6:58 PM, CHROMEBIRD said:

In other irrelevant offseason news: if you think the rash of transfers are bad for wrestling, Indiana just lost its entire basketball team to the transfer portal or graduation. The whole team! At a former blue-blood program! Their coach will have to rebuild the roster from zero

https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2025/03/28/indiana-basketball-roster-transfer-portal-graduation-darian-devries-rebuild/82709550007/

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Kentucky had the same thing happen last year after their coach left. I think almost all of Iowa's team is in the portal too.  Some of those guys could come back if they like their new coach. Illinois had only one player return after last season, and their coach didn't leave.

This is now very common in basketball with smaller rosters and bigger money. 

[CHROMEBIRD]

  On 3/30/2025 at 8:46 PM, cowcards said:

Kentucky had the same thing happen last year after their coach left. I think almost all of Iowa's team is in the portal too.  Some of those guys could come back if they like their new coach. Illinois had only one player return after last season, and their coach didn't leave.

This is now very common in basketball with smaller rosters and bigger money. 

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Good point, things could get crazier once the roster limits are set. I think the cap for bball will be 15