Michigan basketball players of the past and present are teaming up for an empowering NIL partnership.
Sophomore center Tarris Reed Jr. will serve as a mentor and spearhead various initiatives at Fab Five member Jalen Rose’s Jalen Rose Leadership Academy in Detroit. The collaboration was announced Monday by the Champions Circle, the first official NIL partner of Michigan athletics.
“This partnership allows me to use my name, image, and likeness to positively impact the lives of younger students, granting them the tools they deserve to flourish,” Reed said in a statement.
“Having grown up with stories of the Fab Five, I'm honored to take on this role, understanding the significance of being a mentor and eagerly anticipating the journey of growth alongside the remarkable students at JRLA to use NIL as a force for good.