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Schools invest heavily in JV and Varsity basketball programs, yet the return is often limited. Typically, no more than 60 students get the chance to play competitively. What About Everyone Else? For schools with more than 60 students interested in basketball, the system leaves many behind—without options or opportunities to compete. A Better Way with Rimpage: The world of sports is evolving. Schools can now offer Rimpage 1v1 Basketball to 100% of their students while: - Cutting costs to a fraction of traditional 5v5 programs. - Eliminating liability risks entirely. - Engaging every student who wants to play. - More Access. Less Cost. No Hassle. It’s time to do more with less. Learn how Rimpage 1v1 Basketball can transform your school’s athletic program. Discover the future of basketball for your students—contact us today!

Excellent insights from Christy Hedgpeth below.

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Did you know that flag football is the fastest-growing sport for high school girls? The NFHS (National Federation of State High School Associations) made headlines by announcing national rules for girls flag football, starting in the 2025-26 season. Even more exciting, high school sports participation has surged post-pandemic, surpassing 8 million for the first time! What's fueling this growth, and how are schools creating more opportunities for students to engage and thrive? From Indiana's pilot program to national trends, this expansion is giving students—many who have never played a sport before—a chance to shine. Curious to learn more? Check out the full article attached! https://lnkd.in/ePPDPyZh

Hi everyone! I'm excited to share my latest article on how the rise of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals is transforming the college basketball landscape and contributing to the closure of the NBA G League Ignite. In this piece, I explore how NIL deals have incentivized players to stay in college longer, develop their skills, and build their personal brands. This shift has led to a more experienced and competitive March Madness, with upperclassmen now leading the charge. This is evident in the Final Four, which features veteran talent, particularly in the two prominent big men, DJ Burns and Zach Edey, both of whom are seniors. I also examine how the increased opportunities for players in college have diminished the appeal of the G League Ignite, ultimately leading to its shutdown. Key points: NIL deals have given players a reason to stay in college and monetize their brands. More experienced players are now dominating March Madness and finding incentives to avoid a fast paced track to the NBA. The G League Ignite's relevance has diminished with the rise of NIL, leading to its closure. Please check out the full article and share your thoughts!

As the NCAA Basketball Tournament kicks off, I found the attached bracket interesting. The bracket lists each school's total cost for four years of out-of-state tuition, fees, room and board for the 2023-2024 academic year. While these costs can seem massive there are various options available, such as 529 plans. If you'd like help exploring personalized strategies that align with your financial goals and priorities, please don't hesitate to reach out.

As the NCAA Basketball Tournament kicks off, I found the attached bracket interesting. The bracket lists each school's total cost for four years of out-of-state tuition, fees, room and board for the 2023-2024 academic year. While these costs can seem massive there are various options available, such as 529 plans. If you'd like help exploring personalized strategies that align with your financial goals and priorities, please don't hesitate to reach out.

2000 Tech Bubble :: Pending College Football Bubble? When greed and exuberance upend traditional values and good sense, bubbles tend to burst. Great article outlining the forces at play in college football's current landscape. Definite parallels with market greed and exuberance leading to systemic problems for all stakeholders. Also great to see ND holding true. Until it becomes vastly disadvantageous to winning it all, independence continues to make good sense. College football solutions? Let me know. Interested in current market insights? Let me know. Go Irish. Have a blessed St. Patrick's Day!

One of the joys of March Madness is the complete chaos the tournament presents. But if you look around college sports right now, it’s more than just the games that are unpredictable. The whole industry feels like it’s serving up chaos soup. These major factors are fundamentally changing college sports: 👉 NIL rules have given athletes new opportunities to earn money 👉 The transfer portal has made player movement far more common 👉 Conference realignment has upended long-time rivalries At the heart of these changes is almost always the same thing: Money. Players will seek new opportunities, including changing schools if there is a better chance to showcase themselves. Schools are looking around and trying to pair up to form super conferences to cash in on TV rights and ticket sales. Some of this will likely be for the better – We'll almost certainly see some restrictions and regulations that will act as guardrails for the future. But a lot of it feels like a great unknown right now. College sports is going to look a lot different than it has for much of its history. What do you think of these changes? #sportsbusiness #NIL #innovation

It would be interesting to do a series of articles that frame the impacts of key decisions impacting US Women’s Basketball over the years. Examples Title ix, creation of college conferences, tv revenues, other media revenue, formation of WNBA, transfer portal, new TV deals, NIL and lastly the destruction of the PAC 12 conference (impact on small universities and athletes and coaches).