Now that NCAA athletes can legally profit off the use of their names, images, and likenesses for marketing and promotional purposes, these three athletes and friends can live out their dream of selling their own sports drink – and starring in the commercials for it.
The Nice Things About NIL
In the latest Volt editorial cartoon, three NCAA athletes can finally live out their marketing dreams under the new NIL rules.

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