I would love to see the split in ND NIL budgets (per athlete) between football and basketball.

Author: Curly1918  (17753 Posts - Joined: Aug 30, 2017)
Posted at 1:15 pm on Apr 23, 2026

I's also wager that our basketball NIL budget isn't even 5% of Michigan's.

College sports is now down to who will spend the most for talent.


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We (for all intents and purposes) know what it is..

Author: hipND  (4393 Posts - Original UHND Member)
Posted at 3:16 pm on Apr 24, 2026

and if it doesn't change, our decent to a basketball mid-major will continue.

Your move Pete.


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Investments must be made based on expected returns.

Author: Curly1918  (17753 Posts - Joined: Aug 30, 2017)
Posted at 6:09 pm on Apr 24, 2026

Historically, football far out earns basketball.

It looks like Indiana has figured this out.



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