The Latest Breaking News from NIL

St. Bonaventure Is About to Fully Enter the Adrian Wojnarowski Era

Heading into his third season as the Bonnies’ general manager, Woj is set for his biggest decision yet.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 7

Brian Kelly Addresses Whether or Not He Plans to Coach Again

The 64-year-old hasn't shut the door on returning to coaching if the right situation comes about.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 6

The Price of Winning: College Hoops GMs Talk Budgets, Superstar Costs Ahead of April Transfer Portal

Three high-major general managers discussed budgets, star player compensation and roster management as they prepare for the opening of the transfer portal.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 5

Men’s College Basketball’s Coaching Carousel: Names to Know As Jobs Open

Josh Schertz, Jerrod Calhoun and Casey Alexander headline a deep candidate pool as high-major athletic directors prepare for an active hiring cycle.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 27

Men’s College Basketball Coaching Hot Seat Tracker: The High-Major Jobs to Watch

As the carousel begins to spin, a look at the programs weighing change and the coaches fighting to survive.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 24

Meet the Mid-Major Power Paying Men’s College Basketball’s New Transfer Portal Tax

Belmont built a winner on coaching stability and player development. In the NIL era, that success has made it a prime transfer target every spring.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 19

Ten Candidates for Kansas State Men’s Basketball Coaching Search After Jerome Tang’s Departure

There is a wealth of mid-major coaches who would be a good fit to make the leap to a power-conference gig.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 16

Could MrBeast’s $100 million gamble transform East Carolina into college football’s next powerhouse?

MrBeast has hinted at a potential $100 million investment to help East Carolina chase a national championship. The idea gained traction after an AI image sparked online buzz. In today’s NIL-driven era, such funding could instantly elevate the program’s recruiting power and roster strength. While questions remain, the proposal could…

The Times of India · Feb 7

Datavault AI Just Added Sports Illustrated Into the Identity Economy Conversation

The identity economy has been discussed for years, usually in fragments. Name, image, and likeness rules reshaped college sports. Creators monetized audiences on platforms they did not control.

inkl · Jan 29

The Charles Bediako Case Threatens the Foundation—and Spirit—of College Hoops

Allowing players to leave for the NBA and return at will would destabilize rosters, recruiting and the college basketball calendar.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 22