Nike Basketball’s Top NIL Athlete Partnerships

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(April 28th, 2025) - Nike continues to lead the charge in the rapidly evolving NIL landscape, elevating some of basketball’s brightest young stars through strategic partnerships. From high school phenoms preparing to make their collegiate debut to established college athletes already redefining their sport, Nike’s NIL athlete roster showcases not only elite talent but also groundbreaking influence across both men's and women's basketball. Here, NIL Newsstand spotlights Nike Basketball’s top NIL athlete partnerships, highlighting those making significant impacts on and off the court.

  • Athlete(s): Ace Bailey

    • School(s): Rutgers

  • Athlete(s): Paige Bueckers

    • School(s): UConn

  • Athlete(s): Cailtin Clark

    • School(s): Iowa

  • Athlete(s): Jazzy Davidson

    • School(s): High School (USC Commit)

  • Athlete(s): AJ Dybantsa

    • School(s): High School (BYU Commit)

  • Athlete(s): Dylan Harper Jr.

    • School(s): Rutgers

  • Athlete(s): Bella Hines

    • School(s): High School (LSU Commit)

  • Athlete(s): Adam and Robert Hinton

    • School(s): Cornell (Adam) and Harvard (Robert)

  • Athlete(s): Bronny James

    • School(s): USC

  • Athlete(s): Haley Jones

    • School(s): Stanford

  • Athlete(s): Kiyomi McMiller

    • School(s): Rutgers

  • Athlete(s): Kiki Rice

    • School(s): UCLA

  • Athlete(s): Jerzy Robinson

    • School(s): High School

  • Athlete(s): D.J. Wagner

    • School(s): Kentucky/Arkansas

  • Athlete(s): JuJu Watkins

    • School(s): USC

Through these carefully selected partnerships, Nike Basketball is investing in more than just on-court excellence—it's building the future faces of the sport. As NIL continues to reshape college athletics, these athletes represent the intersection of talent, marketability, and cultural impact. Nike’s strategic selections, ranging from emerging stars to established collegiate powerhouses, underscore the brand’s commitment to shaping the next generation of basketball legends.

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