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Wesleyan Junior Revolutionizes College Basketball with NIL Success

3/8/2025

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Michael Astorino, a junior at Wesleyan University, is making waves in the world of college basketball by harnessing name, image, and likeness (NIL) opportunities. With limited playing time, he has impressively partnered with over 15 brands, co-founded an NIL agency, and even co-teaches a business course, embodying the entrepreneurial drive that sets him apart in Division III athletics.

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Story summary

Michael Astorino, a junior at Wesleyan University, is making waves in the world of college basketball by harnessing name, image, and likeness (NIL) opportunities. With limited playing time, he has impressively partnered with over 15 brands, co-founded an NIL agency, and even co-teaches a business course, embodying the entrepreneurial drive that sets him apart in Division III athletics.