Then as several states expanded the policies to high school athletes - including New York, currently more than a half-dozen states allow it - the social media company sought younger clients in an effort to both gain trust from a different demographic and show how it could help promote an upcoming generation of athletes. Once the NCAA voted to lift NIL restrictions this summer, Spreadshop began working with college athletes to build their brands. “I think everybody is going to be shocked,” said Fland, flashing a big smile. The two prospects will receive a majority of the proceeds for any merchandise they sell on the site. Courtesy of Cardinal Hayesīoth Jackson and Fland will receive four figures per month for the next six months in exchange for one social media post per week in which they identify themselves as Spreadshop athletes, according to Spreadshop business development manager, Zack Bowman.įland’s father, Johnuel, has already created a logo for his son to sell on merchandise such as hats, T-shirts and sweatshirts, and Jackson is in the process of developing one with help from the company. “People will look at us as role models.” Ian Jackson is a standout at Cardinal Hayes high school. “It’s a big step for New York basketball, two kids from The Bronx doing something nobody else has done before,” Jackson told The Post. The duo could become trailblazers for other local high school athletes. They have signed on with social media company Spreadshop for a sponsorship deal in which they can begin to create their own personal brand on the organization’s platform.Īnd this may just be the start. The two players from The Bronx, both among the country’s consensus top-10 sophomores, are ready to cash in on their immense talent in a brand new forum - as pioneers in the Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) world.Ĭlose friends Ian Jackson of Cardinal Hayes and Johnuel “Boogie” Fland of Archbishop Stepinac are set to become the first high school athletes from New York City to monetize their talents and popularity. They are known as Captain Jack and Boogie - the future of New York City high school basketball. ‘Bleed the f–k out’: NYC physician’s assistant enlisted patient to kill her own brother, cops say Shaun White’s heart condition connected him with people in ways he never dreamed of This is New York’s hottest locale for extramarital affairs: Ashley Madison data Ex-Trump officials question existence of Iran attack plan in leaked audio
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