On ESPN’s NBA Today on Monday, Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young announced that he’s accepted a new role as an assistant general manager for the Oklahoma University’s men’s basketball program. He also announced that he will be making a $1 million donation to the program.
“I think obviously today the game has changed,” Young said. “With NIL, I think it’s the perfect time for guys to be more involved with the schools that helped make them who they were.”
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Young played one season for Oklahoma and had an iconic season.
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Young noted that Warriors guard Stephen Curry was the first active player to take an assistant GM role with a college program.
“For someone like Steph and me, we represent our schools off the court and in the locker room and talk trash all the time,” Young said. “To be able to represent even more, it’s even more special.”
Young signed with Jordan brand last fall, opening a path for him to work directly with Oklahoma University.
With the NIL system becoming increasingly important for college basketball, don’t be surprised if we see other active players follow suit.
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