The University of Wisconsin has incredibly high academic standards. This is something that they refuse to compromise on when it comes to athletics. In other words, any athlete that comes to play at Wisconsin must have and maintain high grades. One can tell that Wisconsin values intelligence by listening to any of its athletes during interviews. Such was the case last week when Badgers men’s basketball point guard Chucky Hepburn appeared on “Nine 2 Noon” with John Kuhn on 97.3 The Game.
One of the things discussed on the show was the role potential NIL deals play in recruiting college athletes. Co-host Brian Butch pointed out that there seems to be a more level playing field in today’s college basketball than in years past. That is because the highest level of talent among high school recruits no longer limits itself to commitments to so-called “basketball schools.” Instead, NIL opportunities have caused players to accept scholarship offers from a bigger variety of schools.
When asked about his opinion on the role of NIL in the recruitment of college athletes, Chucky Hepburn said: “I definitely don’t think the NIL game is as big as it is in football, but it definitely has a big majority in decision-making for basketball as well.”
What Can MSM Do for College Athletes Navigating NIL Deals Like Chucky Hepburn?
As Chucky Hepburn alluded to, NIL is changing the world of athletes as we know it. The NCAA’s move to allow athletes to make money from their name, image, and likeness is certainly bold. Contact MSM to get you ahead of the game.
Athletes in many states benefit from NIL deals. They can now see even more benefits off the field from their continuous hard work and athletic prowess. If you live in a state where legislation has passed, and you want to get a jump on your athletic exposure, don’t hesitate to contact us. Your future is now!
Mayfield Sports Marketing Has Success in Negotiating Endorsement Deals
Mayfield Sports Marketing has a long history of brokering athlete endorsement deals for multiple professional athletes with some major companies. Subsequently, our list of success stories includes the following:
- Lions RB Jamaal Williams with Rocket Mortgage
- Three-time National Champion and NFL Rookie of the Year Packers with Eddie Lacy Aflac
- Packers running back Aaron Jones with LIDS
- Super Bowl Champion with the Packers, Dorsey Levens, with Coca Cola
- Super Bowl Champion with the Packers, Gilbert Brown, with Dicks Sporting Goods, Honor Flight, and IHeart Media
- Packers Hall of Famer and Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerry Kramer with Cologuard, Johnson Controls and Honor Flight
- Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard with Bobblegalore
- Packers running back Ahman Green and Super Bowl Champion with the Packers Santana Dotson with Cabela's
- Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon with Radtke Sports
* Disclaimer**
Mayfield Sports Marketing is not affiliated with Chucky Hepburn, the University of Wisconsin, or any other college athletics or professional sports organization. Mayfield Sports Marketing (MSM) acts as an athlete broker for corporate functions, private events, and speaking engagements. MSM doesn't claim or represent itself as any player’s agent, speakers bureau, manager, publicist, assistant, PR firm, or management company. MSM is a marketing and booking agency representing organizations seeking to hire speakers, athletes, celebrities, and entertainment for corporate events, endorsements, athlete appearances, spokesperson campaigns, and speaking events.
