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Brad Wakai

Brad Wakai

Joined: Jun 4, 2024

Nov 30, 2024; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Brian Kelly looks on against the Oklahoma Sooners during the second quarter at Tiger Stadium
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LSU Head Coach Brian Kelly Has Ominous View of College Football in NIL Era

Brian Kelly isn't confident that things are going to get better in this NIL era of college football.

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Apr 5, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Sion James (14) dribbles the ball against Houston Cougars guard Milos Uzan (7) during the second half in the semifinals of the men's Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome
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NIL Money Didn't Fuel Star Transfer Players on Duke or Houston

Despite NIL being blamed for what has transpired during this NCAA Tournament, the star transfers on Duke and Houston weren't looking for finances with their decisions.

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Mar 18, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) just before the start of the first quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center
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NBA Star Trae Young Becomes Assistant GM for Oklahoma Sooners in Latest NIL Shake Up

Trae Young has accepted the role of assistant general manager for the Oklahoma Sooners.

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Feb 4, 2025; Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA; Nevada Wolf Pack head coach Steve Alford in the first half against the Air Force Falcons at Clune Arena
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Nevada Basketball Coach Steve Alford Takes Aim At NIL, Transfer Portal Set Up

Steve Alford took aim at the current NIL and transfer portal set up following Nevada's loss in the Mountain West Tournament.

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Jun 12, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; NBA TV analyst Charles Barkley talks on set before game three of the 2024 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center
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Charles Barkley Gives Candid Thoughts on Current NIL Landscape

Charles Barkley was open about his thoughts when it came to his concerns about the current NIL landscape.

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Nov 23, 2024; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines running back Donovan Edwards (7) rushes against the Northwestern Wildcats at Michigan Stadium
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Former Michigan Star Gives Heartwarming Response About His Favorite NIL Purchase

A former Michigan star running back revealed he used his NIL money for something heartwarming.

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Jan 18, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Jadarian Price (24) during practice at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
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Notre Dame Star Running Back Collabs With Notable Jeweler in Latest NIL Deal

Another notable NIL deal was inked, this time with a Notre Dame star running back collaborating with a high-profile jeweler.

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Jan 21, 2025; Storrs, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies head coach Dan Hurley watches from the sideline as they take on the Butler Bulldogs at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion
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UConn's Coach Dan Hurley Discusses Importance of NIL in College Basketball

Dan Hurley was open about how important NIL is in today's college basketball landscape.

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Jan 1, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) runs with the ball for a touchdown against the Arizona State Sun Devils during the second half of the Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
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Quinn Ewers Says NIL Was Main Factor in Him Originally Signing With Ohio State

As a high school player, Quinn Ewers surprised a lot of people when he committed to Ohio State, and he says that NIL was a main reason why.

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Sep 13, 2024; Kansas City, Kansas, USA; UNLV Rebels quarterback Matthew Sluka (3) runs the ball against Kansas Jayhawks defensive end Dean Miller (45) and cornerback Cobee Bryant (2) during the first half at Children's Mercy Park
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UNLV Quarterback Matt Sluka Shockingly Announces Decision to Sit Remainder of Season

NIL compensation is back in the spotlight after UNLV's star quarterback Matt Sluka has announced he will be sitting out the remainder of the year.

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Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier talks with Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz (15) and Florida Gators running back Montrell Johnson Jr. (1) during fall football practice at Heavener Football Complex at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, August 1, 2024
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Florida Gators Latest School to Prepare for New NIL Rules with GM Search

With some changes looming to the NIL landscape, the Florida Gators have already begun their preparation to prepare for the new rules.

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Oct 21, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Washington Huskies Athletic Director Troy Dannen stands on the sidelines before a football game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium
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Nebraska AD Tells Fans to Not 'Romanticize the Past' Regarding NIL

When it comes to the new era of NIL in college sports, Nebraska's athletic director is telling fans to adjust.

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