Davion Mintz and his dog, Ghost, made Name, Image, Likeness history by signing the first player-pup deal in college basketball. Mintz and Ghost signed with Richmond Road Vet Clinic in Lexington, Kentucky, picking Dr. Kevin Smith and Richmond Road Vet Clinic over two other hats (and leashes) on the Signing Day table.
“Big announceMINTZ!,” the clinic announced Thursday morning. “Davion Mintz’s French Bulldog Ghost has signed the first-ever NIL deal for a dog! Ghost is the Official SpokesDog of Richmond Road Veterinary Clinic in Lexington. Ghost likes the team at Richmond Road Vet Clinic – turns out all 5 doctors are Kentucky natives and all of them are CATS fans!