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Great Osobor Signs $2M One-Year NIL Deal with UW_MBB

May 13, 2024, 02:16 PM

Great Osobor, the reigning Mountain West basketball player of the year, has secured a $2 million NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) deal for one year to transfer to the University of Washington's UW_MBB team. This deal marks him as the highest-paid known player in college basketball. The transfer and its high valuation have sparked discussions about the evolving landscape of college sports, where such significant sums are becoming increasingly common for player transfers. Critics argue whether such an investment is judicious for a player primarily effective close to the basket and not a guaranteed championship contender. However, supporters see this as a life-altering opportunity for Osobor and his family, reflecting the unrestricted nature of current college athletics.