SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey filed an affidavit supporting the NCAA’s eligibility rules in the ongoing legal battle over whether Alabama basketball’s Charles Bediako should be allowed to continue playing What Sankey is saying: • He’s asking the court to uphold NCAA eligibility standards, arguing they are essential for the integrity and educational mission of college sports. • Sankey also argues that letting former professional athletes return to college play can create an unfair competitive advantage for current student-athletes. • His view frames these rules as broader protections for opportunities for current and future players, not just one player’s situation. Bediako, a former Alabama player, later signed a professional contract and played in the NBA G League. He then sued the NCAA to restore his eligibility to play college basketball. A temporary restraining order allowed him to suit up for Alabama for four games while the legal process unfolds. A hearing was held Friday in Tuscaloosa County Circuit Court, and a ruling is expected soon. If the court sides with the NCAA, Bediako’s season could be over. This case touches on broader debates about eligibility, professional experience, and how NCAA rules interact with athlete compensation and career paths. If courts are swayed by Sankey and the NCAA arguments, it could set a precedent limiting how former pros can come back even as NIL and compensation landscapes continue evolving. READ MORE: https://www.on3.com/college/alabama-crimson-tide/news/greg-sankey-asks-for-courts-to-uphold-the-ncaa-eligibility-rules-in-charles-bediako-case/

A lifestyle and apparel brand that blends culture, identity, and personal expression with premium fashion. Psycho Bunny is looking for athletes who aren’t just competitors but cultural voices with style, personality, and lifestyle crossover appeal. This is perfect for athletes who live and breathe culture both on and off the field. Best for: • Athletes with distinct personal style and storytelling • Creators who position themselves as cultural figures, not just players • Athletes comfortable bridging lifestyle, fashion, and identity content Sports and fashion are increasingly intertwined, audiences engage when athletes share their identity, style, values, and everyday life. Psycho Bunny signals that athletes as cultural figures are valuable NIL partners, their influence extends beyond stats into lifestyle and community norms. 🔗 Apply here:https://psychobunnyus.aspireiq.com/join/the-after-party

A sustainable tableware brand focused on eco-friendly, reusable products and personality-driven storytelling. Tossware wants ambassadors who can weave environmental values into their content, showing how sustainability fits into daily life and athletic routines. This is a great opportunity for athletes with strong personal brands and audiences that care about purpose-driven choices and lifestyle impact. Best for: • Athletes passionate about sustainability, eco-living, and conscious consumerism • Creators who bring personality and storytelling to environmental topics • Athletes with engaged communities interested in values-aligned content Environmental values are commercial assets now, brands pay a premium for creators who can authentically talk about sustainability, not just wear a logo. If you can show how conscious choices intersect with performance, wellness, and everyday life, you’re the kind of athlete partners want for long-term collaboration. 🔗 Apply here:https://tossware.aspireiq.com/join/tossware-brand-ambassadors

A creator gifting and UGC opportunity focused on evergreen content and repeat gifting cycles. This means Boxie wants athletes who can produce content that lasts year-round , not just one-off posts, and who can creatively showcase products over time. Brands running evergreen campaigns often look for consistent storytellers whose content can be reused across multiple seasons and gifting cycles (a strategy that helps them sell continuously rather than just once). Best for: • Athletes who create repeatable wellness/lifestyle content • Creators who enjoy long-term storytelling over flash posts • Athletes building an ongoing content pipeline for brand use Brands running evergreen programs want consistency + reliability, athletes who can post about products throughout the year, not just one hit post. This signals trust and content value, which often leads to more frequent gifting or recurring collaboration opportunities. 🔗 Apply here:https://boxie.aspireiq.com/join/evergreen-gifting

A long-standing wellness and supplement brand with a heritage of consistency, quality, and health-forward products that support everyday wellbeing. KAL values creators who can speak about lifelong health habits, not just one-off posts, meaning long-term ambassadors often outperform quick endorsements. Best for: • Athletes who prioritize consistent health, nutrition, and lifestyle growth • Creators focused on education about daily wellness routines • Athletes building long-term ambassador credibility vs. one-time sponsorships Brands like KAL want voices that can share ongoing health impact, demonstrate consistency in routines, and help audiences understand why good nutrition matters especially in athletic performance and recovery. 🔗 Apply here:https://kalvitamins.aspireiq.com/join/kal-2026-content-creators