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A graphic illustrating basketball sitting in a hoop surrounded by the names of major college athletic conferences, repeated name, image and likeness (NIL) text, and money.

How NIL is widening the basketball gap between Power Five schools and mid-majors

Alex Streinger, Sports Editor May 4, 2025

In the 2025 NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament, also known as “March Madness,” the Elite Eight consisted of the top seed from all four...

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President of the 1957 Club Rob Gitto (center) speaks to other members of the club during an event at the organization's headquarters in Port Jefferson, N.Y. Gitto founded the club to help Stony Brook athletes gain financial opportunities. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE 1957 CLUB

The 1957 Club helping Stony Brook athletes pursue NIL opportunities

Anthony DiCocco September 24, 2023
After almost two years of waiting, Stony Brook University student athletes will finally have the chance to capitalize on their name, image and likeness (NIL) through a brand new third-party organization.
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