Ian Jackson and Johnuel “Boogie” Fland are among the brightest stars in the firmament of high school basketball and now have business deals to prove it.
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Discussion Topics:
- What is NIL?
- Who is eligible for a NIL deal?
- Why are brands interested in NIL?
- Why would a brand be interested in a high school athlete to promote its products or services?
- In your opinion, is it riskier for a brand to partner with a high school athlete than a college athlete? Why or why not?
- Some high school administrators, according to this story, are not fans of NIL deals. Why?
- Do you agree? Why or why not?
- What could be done to better improve the structure of NIL deals?