Edgars Indzeris

The NIL part no one wants to talk about. 🧐 4 ex-football players of FAU are being sued over alleged NIL contract breaches - after transfers. Full article: lnkd.in/dV-DbNVG #NIL #Internationalstudentathletes

Another Euro pro coming to play college basketball. Interestingly, he kept his name in the 2024 NBA draft. Under new NCAA rules going into effect tomorrow, you lose your eligibility if you don’t withdraw from the NBA draft. Will it apply to Ellis?

Brilliant explanation. 👌 I wish every international student-athlete would know about the options they have. #NIL #Internationalstudents

European bigs have always been on high demand due to their game IQ and shooting capabilities. With NIL money it's more interesting, also for players to play in NCAA. #Illini #NIL #International

How was last night for you

@GeneralisAi Arvien mazāk koledžu basketbols ir par izglītību diemžēl. Studenti maina skolas katru gadu un vairāk tas viss sāk izskatīties pēc parastas līgas ar ambīcijām nopelnīt un spēlēt, studēšana paliek otrajā plānā.

@GeneralisAi Pieļauju, ka ir daļa, kas ir talantīgi, bet to līmeni vēl nevelk. Sakarā ar NIL naudas ienākšanu spēlētāju vecums un talanta līmenis ir audzis un Eiropieši, pat 22 gadus veci un Adrijas līgā daudz spēlējuši sēž uz soliņa. Nedaudz jāpagaida un būs arī mūsu talanti tam gatavi. 👍

March Madness 2026 spēlēs tikai viens basketbolists no Latvijas. Un arī viņš nav Latvijas basketbola sistēmas produkts. Tas pasaka ļoti daudz. Pārāk daudzi talantīgi jaunieši nevis iet tur, kur ir īsta konkurence un iespēja augt, bet jau agrā vecumā tiek sūtīti prom uz ārzemēm. Bieži vien tas notiek vecāku un aģentu dēļ, kuri līdz galam nesaprot, kā pareizi virzīt jauno basketbolistu. Rezultātā jaunieši nonāk vidē, kur par viņu ilgtermiņa attīstību neviens īpaši nedomā. Pazūd gan basketbola kvalitāte, gan iespēja iegūt nopietnu izglītību. Tā nav attīstība. Tā ir bēgšana no konkurences un īstās izaugsmes. Talants bez rakstura neko nenozīmē. Sports bez izglītības ir tukšs solījums. Un nepareizi lēmumi jaunībā maksā ļoti dārgi.

This is such an important point. The real issue is that universities and conferences aren’t pushing hard enough to find solutions. With visa rules so complex, the real hostages are the international athletes, who take on most of the risk. #NIL4ALL

While attending💥Unleash the Power Within in Cologne by @TonyRobbins, where we walked on fire and worked on ourselves, I met an Illini great @marcusdomask Thanks for your time! Great to see him working on his mindset & wish a quick recovery! #UPW #Illini #PersonalGrowth

Kofi leads in scoring but team manages to lose in Japan. @KeiseiTominaga & 3rd draft pick @JahlilOkafor on opposition. #Illini #ILL youtu.be/TlAdsoj_Hek?si…

@BobZuppke Japanese league plays through a lot and pays well bigs so don't worry, Kofi is doing good. It's a perfect fit for his playing style. #Illini #ILL

lol what league is Kofi playing in?

NIL💰 in perspective: Clifford Omoruyi in 4th year in @RutgersMBB 200k, last year with @AlabamaMBB around 1mil. At @EuroLeague club 150k. 🤑

When people ask me what I think the future of NIL looks like, my answer is simple: we haven’t even scratched the surface. When NIL first passed, college athletes were just that… athletes. They grew up focused on training, competition, and performing at the highest level. Sure, some had hobbies, but very few were natural content creators or entrepreneurs. But what about the YouTube generation? The kids who grew up eating Cheerios in high chairs with iPads? Ask a 6-year-old today what they want to be when they grow up and many will say “a YouTuber.” The world is shifting…. it’s digital first. Quote me on this: in three years, some kids will start playing sports not just to compete but to tap into NIL as a way to build their personal brands. Look at the Savannah Bananas. Nobody knew “banana ball” when Jesse Cole first started it, but now it’s a viral phenomenon. Sports and entertainment are colliding in ways we’ve never seen before. And if you don’t get ahead of the curve, you’ll be left behind. Even now, we’re seeing it. A Clemson walk-on is using his position on the team to launch his music career. He’s even leveraging Clemson facilities and the Tiger logo… which carry an organic, built-in fan base to drive listeners to his songs. Go to his Instagram and you’d think he’s an artist first, athlete second. The future of NIL won’t just be about deals. It’s about identity, creativity, and the athletes who understand how to build a brand in a digital-first world. lnkd.in/eXnveAXu

If you’ve felt limited by visa rules or unsure what’s allowed with NIL, you’re not alone. 🌍 Here’s how you can make a difference: ✅ Share your story or ask questions—your voice matters. ✅ Learn about options like the P-1A visa that could open doors. #NIL4ALL #International

👉 The opportunity is here: authentic stories, measurable ROI, and a generation ready to listen. #NIL4ALL #StudentAthletes #InfluencerMarketing #GlobalBrands

International student-athletes and dual citizens are the perfect bridge between your story and U.S. students. They bring: 📌 Authentic peer-level influence 📌 Cross-cultural storytelling 📌 Unique lens of international experience

Student-Athletes as Authentic Influencers 🌍📚& Why This Matters for European Brands Numbers don’t lie: ✅ Engagement Rate: 8.7% (vs. 1–2%) ✅ Mentions: +156% ✅ CPA: 60% lower than ads ✅ Comments vs. Macro-Influencers: +78% ✅ Click-through to Product Pages: +34% #NIL4ALL

@AlfonsoPlummer9 Congratulations, @AlfonsoPlummer9 - ACB is another step forward! #Illini #IlliniNation

Vamos 🇪🇸🔥

Following @sportsvisalaw and her work to raise awareness around this issue, 👏one line stands out: “On an F-1 visa, it’s risk limitation. With a P-1A, it’s risk elimination.” 🌍🏀 #NIL4ALL #InternationalStudents

The craziest part is left out that international @CarlosFuentes_5 was not allowed to monetise NIL in college, so he helped his teammates do it. Moments like March Madness carry real value. Yet international athletes are still excluded from the NIL equation. #NIL4ALL