Woj’s Memorabilia for NIL, NIL for International Students, and Stanford's AD Resigns

Below are the top NIL headlines from Monday, February 24th:

Adrian Wojnarowski Auctions Memorabilia to Support St. Bonaventure's NIL Fund

Adrian Wojnarowski, the former ESPN NBA insider, is auctioning items from his career to support the St. Bonaventure men's basketball program's NIL fund. The auction includes his ESPN ID badge, press passes, and several iPhones used to break major NBA news. Proceeds will enhance NIL opportunities for the team, reflecting a growing trend of alumni leveraging personal memorabilia to support their alma maters.

International Athletes Face Legal Challenges with NIL Earnings

The House v. NCAA ruling allows universities to distribute NIL payments directly to athletes. However, international student-athletes may face legal challenges if they accept these payments, as it could violate U.S. immigration laws and lead to visa revocation. Engaging in NIL deals without proper visa status changes could result in deportation or reentry bans, highlighting the need for legal guidance in navigating the intersection of immigration laws and collegiate athletics.

Stanford Athletic Director Bernard Muir to Resign

Bernard Muir, Stanford's athletic director for 13 years, plans to resign before the end of the school year. His tenure included over 30 national championships and the significant shift of Stanford’s athletic programs to the ACC. Muir faced challenges navigating the NIL landscape, transfer policies, and the operational impact from the collapse of the Pac-12. A comprehensive search for his replacement will be conducted, with an interim athletic director to be named shortly. Muir played an instrumental role in hiring Andrew Luck in December to be the football team's general manager - a role that will have a heavy focus on NIL.