First of its kind NIL Deal

Gamecock pregame atmosphere

The pregame atmosphere at Colonial Life Arena. | Photo via Gamecocks Athletics

Thanks to the efforts of Columbia attorney Bakari Sellers and UofSC alumni, each member of the reigning national championship women’s basketball team has been offered the chance to earn $25,000 or more in name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals during the 2022-2023 school year.

The first of its kind NIL deals were orchestrated by Garnet Trust + marketing company NOCAP Sports. The deal involves community appearances, social media engagement, sponsored interviews, and other marketing endeavors.

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