What was our actual NIL this past season?

[Cuse_NYC]

I thought we were around 8. Now expecting 9-10? What happened to this major NIL bump centered around Melo and friends? Granted, Gerry will have us better regardless… but, doesn’t seem like a big boost.

 

[dasher]

I thought we were around 8. Now expecting 9-10? What happened to this major NIL bump centered around Melo and friends? Granted, Gerry will have us better regardless… but, doesn’t seem like a big boost.

We have more than 9 or 10. We will have at least 12. The question is if we can boost it up from there. That, I don't know. But it won't be from lack of trying. one thing they will never do is walk around with chests puffed out and say they are flush with money. No one donates if you don't act like you need it.

 

[Mr. M]

clarify whether you all mean pure NIL or NIL+revshare

 

[NineOneSeven]

clarify whether you all mean pure NIL or NIL+revshare

I’d like to know the definition of each too

 

[Cuse_NYC]

I’d like to know the definition of each too

Likewise

 

[Cusefan0307]

I’d like to know the definition of each too

We had 4 for rev share and 4-5 for NIL. This year we have 4 and right now for rev share, through Lobdells group, and one from Vegas. We are at around 10 right now not including the Melo and other related contributions.

I’ve heard there’s optimism we can get to 13 plus. To Dasher’s point 12 is probably the safe low number and if anyone quotes the Norlander article again they deserve to be slapped. Do the math yourself. We are already past 9 with the public info out there.

 

[orange79]

I’d like to know the definition of each too

NIL is, well, NIL, which (I believe) is all donations. Revenue share is the amount of the NCAA-mandated revenue the school can provide - each school has $20.5M to apportion to all their sports. This is provided by the school, but can be offset by donations.

 

[tptcuse]

We have more than 9 or 10. We will have at least 12. The question is if we can boost it up from there. That, I don't know. But it won't be from lack of trying. one thing they will never do is walk around with chests puffed out and say they are flush with money. No one donates if you don't act like you need it.

We can all just quickly jump to a donation link and we'll get this grassroots thing going...oh wait, there isn't one yet.

 

[llandz]

We have more than 9 or 10. We will have at least 12. The question is if we can boost it up from there. That, I don't know. But it won't be from lack of trying. one thing they will never do is walk around with chests puffed out and say they are flush with money. No one donates if you don't act like you need it.

They really need to set up the collective or someplace for those smaller donors. Vinny Lobdell talked about the $100 donation today. But we need to send that $100 someplace. Need to do this while the base is all riled up. Could easily raise 6 figures doing this.

 

[Forza Azzurri]

So when they say Kentucky had a 22MM roster, was that NIL only or NIL + rev share and, if the latter, what was the breakdown between the two?

 

[Cusefan0307]

So when they say Kentucky had a 22MM roster, was that NIL only or NIL + rev share and, if the latter, what was the breakdown between the two?

All in. Most schools are between 2-4 million for men’s bball.

 

[dasher]

So when they say Kentucky had a 22MM roster, was that NIL only or NIL + rev share and, if the latter, what was the breakdown between the two?

I don't know but I would guess it is both

 

[Forza Azzurri]

All in. Most schools are between 2-4 million for men’s bball.

So 18-20 in pure NIL?

LOL…

BTW, it is estimated that UConn spent 20MM on their roster.

12-13 ain’t gonna get us that far.

 

[BEGood]

So 18-20 in pure NIL?

LOL…

BTW, it is estimated that UConn spent 20MM on their roster.

12-13 ain’t gonna get us that far.

Where did you see UConn spent 20 million

 

[Cusefan0307]

So 18-20 in pure NIL?

LOL…

BTW, it is estimated that UConn spent 20MM on their roster.

12-13 ain’t gonna get us that far.

Not sure where you’re getting that number. The experts have reported 10-12 all year. UK was light years ahead of everyone.

 

[Scooch]

So 18-20 in pure NIL?

LOL…

BTW, it is estimated that UConn spent 20MM on their roster.

12-13 ain’t gonna get us that far.

That’s not what UConn’s budget was. Not close.

St John’s was $10 million this year all in. That’s for a school with no football to pay for and a mega super ultra NIL whale in Mike Repole.

 

[Forza Azzurri]

Not sure where you’re getting that number. The experts have reported 10-12 all year. UK was light years ahead of everyone.

Yeah, that figure seems incorrect but good luck finding an actual one.

Every article. I read seems to have different figures, not just for UConn, but across the board.

 

[Cusefan0307]

Yeah, that figure seems incorrect but good luck finding an actual one.

Every article. I read seems to have different figures, not just for UConn, but across the board.

Probably gave 20 million total to athletes that includes football and women’s basketball.

 

[NionDion]

So 18-20 in pure NIL?

LOL…

BTW, it is estimated that UConn spent 20MM on their roster.

12-13 ain’t gonna get us that far.

Everyone is piling on, but Uconn clearly isn't at $20 million just from the quality of their roster. They're definitely putting up serious cash that rivals anyone outside of Kentucky, but I don't think any non-Kentucky school is even at $15 mil for this year. Demary was their only big portal splash and Mullins is their only 5 star freshman. If they were really spending $20 mil, they would've been in the running for Dybantsa since he's from New England, but they weren't in his top 5

 

[MSOrange]

In Mike Waters subscriber email, he had the following blurb today:

"Even though Syracuse has been mentioned as part of the 2026 Festival, it's not yet clear if the Orange will actually go.

The Festival had some organizational problems last year. One example was 0-2 Syracuse playing 2-0 Iowa State on the event's third and final day. There are also some issues with schools getting paid."

 

[rrlbees]

In Mike Waters subscriber email, he had the following blurb today:

"Even though Syracuse has been mentioned as part of the 2026 Festival, it's not yet clear if the Orange will actually go.

The Festival had some organizational problems last year. One example was 0-2 Syracuse playing 2-0 Iowa State on the event's third and final day. There are also some issues with schools getting paid."

Yea saw someplace about a month ago that some teams, maybe all, had not yet received their NIL money.

 

[LpoolNative]

People are acting like last years NIL amount wasn’t good. We picked up some nice pieces.

 

[JimBoston]

Yea saw someplace about a month ago that some teams, maybe all, had not yet received their NIL money.

That is why you need to schedule early season neutral site games with a good opponent to get a payday for basketball. Syracuse is a brand that can bring fans to MSG and they should take advantage of playing games there. UConn played neutral site games with BYU in Boston and Illinois at MSG instead of doing one of the tournaments. And, you can play exhibition games for money as well. Last year they played exhibition games against BC at Mohegan Sun and Michigan St. at home. Syracuse is behind the curve about how to raise additional money for mens basketball, but it looks like they will be playing Providence in Boston.

 

[Orangezoo]

Yea saw someplace about a month ago that some teams, maybe all, had not yet received their NIL money.

It was curious where all the money was coming from…. Maybe nowhere?

 

[Bayside44]

That is why you need to schedule early season neutral site games with a good opponent to get a payday for basketball. Syracuse is a brand that can bring fans to MSG and they should take advantage of playing games there. UConn played neutral site games with BYU in Boston and Illinois at MSG instead of doing one of the tournaments. And, you can play exhibition games for money as well. Last year they played exhibition games against BC at Mohegan Sun and Michigan St. at home. Syracuse is behind the curve about how to raise additional money for mens basketball, but it looks like they will be playing Providence in Boston.

Syracuse players got paid to go to SD to play Oregon, same with the Vegas thing at least.

Not sure about Brooklyn / Philly trips.