For FGCU to punch their ticket to March Madness, they need to navigate some serious obstacles in the ASUN Tournament and it’s not just about Xs and Os. The road to the Big Dance isn’t paved with highlight dunks and buzzer-beaters (okay, maybe a few) but with grit,
FGCU’s Unique Approach to NIL Unlike powerhouse schools rolling in multimillion-dollar booster funds, FGCU takes a community-first approach. Enter SWFL Flight Crew, a local NIL collective that connects student athletes with businesses, fans, and nonprofits. Think of it as crowdfunding meets sponsorships. Alumni, die-hard Eagles fans, and local companies
What Is NIL? NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) grants student-athletes the right to profit from their personal brand. Before 2021, NCAA regulations prevented athletes from earning money through endorsements, autographs, or advertisements. That changed when the NCAA implemented new policies, allowing college athletes to monetize their NIL rights. The result?
