NCAA Division I

NBA CHAMPION KENDRICK PERKINS JOINS EDLY FOUNDERS TO LAUNCH NILLY, A FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND NIL INVESTMENT PLATFORM

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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NEW YORK and HOUSTON, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With a core mission to enable, empower and enrich student-athletes, Edly and NBA champion Kendrick Perkins today announced the launch of NILLY (www.nilly.us), a unique investment platform that allows student-athletes to capitalize on their name, image and likeness (NIL) earning potential faster. NILLY will provide qualified investors and fans a unique way to diversify their portfolios by investing in strategies that focus on their favorite college teams and players, and allow them to participate in future NIL earning opportunities.

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  • Perkins partnered with Edly founder Chris Ricciardi to co-found NILLY and will serve as the company's brand ambassador.
  • In this capacity, Perkins, who needed to forego college for financial reasons, will help to raise awareness of NILLY among student-athletes who desire faster access to their NIL earning potential.
  • "When I was a top high school recruit, I had to go pro for financial reasons," said Perkins.
  • Perkins was advised on the opportunity by Murray Capital Advisors, Inc. (MCAP), an investment advisor based in Houston, TX.

John Krieger Joins Alliant Insurance Services in Iowa

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
Professional Services, Insurance, Human Resources, Growth, Xavier University, Alliant, Consultant, Krieger, Risk management, NCAA Division I, NCAA, Health, Management

Iowa-based benefits consultant John Krieger has joined Alliant Insurance Services as Vice President within its Employee Benefits Group .

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  • Iowa-based benefits consultant John Krieger has joined Alliant Insurance Services as Vice President within its Employee Benefits Group .
  • The ever-expanding horizon of new clients fuels our commitment to growth in Iowa,” said Greg Martens, Executive Vice President, Alliant Employee Benefits.
  • Prior to joining Alliant, Krieger co-owned and operated four auto dealerships and 11 franchises, further expanding his expertise in many facets.
  • He also has extensive experience in sales and marketing roles with leading financial services and insurance firms.

2024 UCA & UDA COLLEGE CHEERLEADING AND DANCE TEAM NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP HONORS TOP TEAMS

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, ESPN2, Morehead State University, West Chester University, Varsity Spirit, University of South Florida, University, NCAA Division I, UCA, University of Memphis, Walt Disney World, UDA, Athlete, Weber State University, University of Minnesota, Northwest Mississippi Community College, University of Tennessee, Varsity TV, ESPNU, Central Florida, Dance squad, University of West Georgia, University of Central Florida, Louisiana State University, Varsity Brands, Sports complex, Team, Ohio State University, College, Wilmington University, Eastern Kentucky University, Game day, Grand Canyon University, Nightclub

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Varsity Spirit – the global leader in cheerleading, dance team and band apparel, camps and competitions, and a division of Varsity Brands, the market leader in team sports, school spirit and achievement recognition – is pleased to announce that the University of Central Florida, University of South Florida, and University of Memphis cheerleading teams, and Louisiana State University, The Ohio State University, and University of Minnesota dance teams, among others, secured first place finishes at the 2024 UCA and UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship, respectively. The elite competition, produced by the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) and Universal Dance Association (UDA), took place on January 12-14, 2024 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at The Walt Disney World® Resort.

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  • The elite competition, produced by the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) and Universal Dance Association (UDA), took place on January 12-14, 2024 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at The Walt Disney World® Resort.
  • Last week, college cheerleading and dance teams traveled from across the U.S. to compete at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in hopes of winning a national title.
  • Cheerleading teams are judged on their stunting and tumbling skills, crowd-leading ability, and overall performance, while the dance competition is judged on choreography, technique, execution, and overall effect.
  • "This year's UCA and UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship marks our 30th year with our partners at The Walt Disney World Resort," said Bill Seely, President of Varsity Spirit.

Inaugural “Acrisure Classic” College Basketball Game Sets Viewership Record

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Basketball, Insurance, Sports, General Sports, Finance, Entertainment, Professional Services, Events, Concerts, University, Education, Arizona Wildcats, NCAA, Michigan State University, Entrepreneurship, Sport, Acrisure Arena, NCAA Division I, FOX, ESPN, School, Michigan State Spartans, Arizona Wildcats hockey, Nielsen Media Research, Acrisure

Per Nielsen Media Research, 5.18 million people watched the inaugural “Acrisure Classic” on Thanksgiving Day on FOX, a college basketball game organized by UTA Sports in which the Michigan State Spartans took on the Arizona Wildcats.

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  • Per Nielsen Media Research, 5.18 million people watched the inaugural “Acrisure Classic” on Thanksgiving Day on FOX, a college basketball game organized by UTA Sports in which the Michigan State Spartans took on the Arizona Wildcats.
  • This is the largest regular season college basketball audience in the last 15 years as well as the most watched college basketball game ever aired on FOX.
  • The contest was the most viewed college basketball game since a North Carolina-Duke game on ESPN in 2008.
  • The Acrisure Classic will be back in Palm Springs for 2024 featuring both men’s and women’s NCAA Division 1 college basketball teams.

Klevr Network and Young Kings expand Northeast Presence to Cleveland

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
NCAA, NCAA Division I, Network, Parent, Hockey, American Hockey League, Kings, Henry the Young King, Cleveland Barons, Athlete, North American Hockey League, Cleveland Barons (NHL), Ice, ECHL, Michigan State University, AHL, NAHL, Growth, Sport, Sports equipment

CLEVELAND, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- We are thrilled to announce a groundbreaking expansion as the Young Kings bring their passion, expertise, and commitment to youth hockey development to the city of Cleveland! This expansion is set to elevate the hockey scene in Cleveland and create unparalleled opportunities for young talents to thrive in the sport.

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  • This expansion is set to elevate the hockey scene in Cleveland and create unparalleled opportunities for young talents to thrive in the sport.
  • The Young Kings, who currently hold footprints in Colorado, Ontario, Montreal, and Philadelphia, will expand up the Northeast corridor and now draw from New York, Connecticut, Philadelphia, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Cleveland.
  • Currently, as the Head of Program for the Cleveland Barons and a Certified Performance Trainer, Tommy Goebel brings an incredible blend of on-ice expertise, developmental insight to the Young Kings, and immediately helps to expand the Kings footprint throughout the Northeast.
  • Young Kings Expand Northeast Presence to Cleveland!

MANSCAPED® Designated Preferred Grooming Partner of Sac State Athletics

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Thursday, August 31, 2023
Technology, Sports, Men, Specialty, Football, Home Goods, Consumer, Cosmetics, Retail, Consumer Electronics, Heart, NFL, Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference, Male, NCAA, NCAA Division I, Partnership, Marketing, Big Sky, Big Sky Conference, Multimedia, Athlete, Gold, Sacramento, California, Nicholls State University, Health, Global marketing, Conference, Sport, Hornet

MANSCAPED and Sac State join forces for this perfectly paired partnership.

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  • MANSCAPED and Sac State join forces for this perfectly paired partnership.
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    “MANSCAPED and Sac State are a perfect pair, in name and in notion.
  • “We’re excited to support the Hornet community as the team advances in the Big Sky Conference this fall.”
    “Sac State Athletics is thrilled to partner with MANSCAPED, a company that values and prioritizes health and wellness.
  • Aligning MANSCAPED, the leader in the male grooming category, with the three-time Big Sky football champion Sac State Hornets, is a perfect partnership and we welcome them to Hornet Nation!” said Andy Fiske, Senior Associate Athletic Director at Sacramento State.

Rakuten and JUBF Host "World University Basketball Series 2023" in Tokyo This August, Bringing Together World-Class University Teams from Across the Globe

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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Rakuten Group, Inc. and the All Japan University Basketball Federation (JUBF) today announced they will be holding Sun Chlorella’s World University Basketball Series 2023 (WUBS 2023), a champions league-style tournament for world-class university basketball teams.

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  • Rakuten Group, Inc. and the All Japan University Basketball Federation (JUBF) today announced they will be holding Sun Chlorella’s World University Basketball Series 2023 (WUBS 2023), a champions league-style tournament for world-class university basketball teams.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230510005469/en/
    Rakuten and JUBF host "World University Basketball Series 2023" in Tokyo this August, bringing together world-class university teams from across the globe.
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    WUBS 2023 is hosted by JUBF with operation support provided by Rakuten Sports, a Rakuten Group business focused on creating partnerships with professional athletes and other sports services.
  • Naoki Hayashi, president of JUBF and chairman of the World University Basketball Series Executive Committee, commented, “We are delighted to announce the second year of the World University Basketball Series, after last year’s successful inaugural event.

University Credit Union Announces Title Sponsorship For WAC Baseball & Softball Championships

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- University Credit Union (UCU) is proud to announce its collaboration with the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) as the official financial services partner of the WAC. The partnership provides University Credit Union with another opportunity to continue support for the success of college athletics and academics, as well as provide a financial advantage to all campus members including students, staff, faculty, alumni, and retirees of university communities across the United States.

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  • "This partnership between the WAC and University Credit Union is exciting for our membership and will directly benefit our two championships on the diamond in particular for years to come," Brian Thornton, WAC Commissioner, says.
  • The multiyear partnership will showcase University Credit Union at WAC events and marketing channels throughout the year and kick off with University Credit Union title sponsoring both the 2023 WAC Baseball Tournament and the 2023 WAC Softball Tournament this May.
  • "University Credit Union is honored to partner with the WAC," Dr. David Tuyo II, CEO & President of University Credit Union, says.
  • University Credit Union looks forward to serving and being an integral part of the WAC family."

Betr Announces Exclusive Media Partnership with The Cavinder Twins

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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"We are thrilled to partner with the Cavinder Twins, who have already accomplished so much and are just scratching the surface of their potential," said Joey Levy, Betr Founder and CEO. "We are positioning Betr Media to become the #1 destination for emerging talent by providing a truly win-win proposition: Betr can and will leverage the rapidly growing Jake Paul and Betr Media audiences to make emerging talent even more famous than they already are, while also providing best-in-class content development, production, and media sales infrastructure -- all while offering material cash and equity upside into Betr Holdings, which owns both Betr Media and Betr Gaming. Betr Media's objective is to attract, enhance, and amplify the next wave of generational content creators, and this partnership is a testament to that approach. Our talent flywheel is continuing to get stronger, and we are just getting started."

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  • The Cavinder Twins join the company as Equity Partners, Content Creators & Creative Directors and will bring their Twin Talk podcast exclusively to Betr Media, a division of Betr Holdings
    MIAMI, April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Betr Holdings, Inc., the company disrupting legacy gambling and legacy media, announced an exclusive partnership with Haley and Hanna Cavinder, who are known as The Cavinder Twins.
  • As part of the agreement, The Cavinder Twins will join Betr as Equity Partners, Content Creators and Creative Directors and are bringing their popular podcast, Twin Talk, exclusively to Betr Media.
  • With this move, The Cavinder Twins will be foundational on-camera talent for the company, creating female-centric sports content within Betr.
  • "Betr gives us the ability to accelerate the growth of The Cavinder Twins brand in a focused and truly authentic manner," said The Cavinder Twins, Haley and Hanna.

A&M-Commerce Tabs Jim Curry as Next Director of Athletics

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Monday, April 3, 2023
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Curry comes to Lion Country from Florida State University (FSU), where he served FSU Athletics for more than a decade.

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  • Curry comes to Lion Country from Florida State University (FSU), where he served FSU Athletics for more than a decade.
  • Curry was FSU’s senior associate athletics director from 2016 to 2023.
  • We look forward to working alongside Jim to create a positive and winning culture for our student-athletes, coaches, athletics staff and fans."
  • “A&M-Commerce has a storied athletics tradition and is well positioned to become one of the country's premier Division I FCS athletics programs,” Curry said.