NIL has changed many things for college athletes, and Duke’s Cooper Flag — the nation’s top 2024 recruit and the player many expect to be the No. 1 overall pick in the next NBA Draft — is already taking advantage.
It’s a big moment too for college hoopers. Flagg announced in a statement that he has signed a partnership with Gatorade. He became the first men’s college basketball player to sign an NIL deal with the iconic sports drink brand.
“This has been a big year for me on and off the court, and Gatorade has been there the whole way,” Flagg said in a statement , according to On3. “From being named the Gatorade Best Male Player of the Year to now officially joining the team, it’s been surreal to have my name mentioned with some of the biggest names in basketball. The Gatorade roster is iconic, and I’m excited to work with them as I take this next step.”…