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Davidson NIL Spending — $7.5M Est. 2026

Davidson
#118 Nationally
Atlantic 10
Basketball

Davidson

Estimated NIL Spend

$7.5M

2025–26 est.

Top Sport

Men's Basketball

$6M

NIL Spend Analysis

Estimated 2025-26 Total
$7.5M
Mid-Major Power
vs #1 Overall ($74M)10.1%
#118
National
#4
Conference
Top 33%
Nationally
By Sport
TopMen's Basketball80%
  • Men's Basketball$6M80%
  • Women's Basketball$800K11%
  • Other Sports$700K9%

Player NIL values

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Estimates use school pool, roster role, position, class, jersey, and recruiting stars.
NIL ProfileAtlantic 10 · 2026
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Davidson is one of the Atlantic 10's most unique NIL stories.

The small liberal arts school near Charlotte benefits from a wealthy alumni base. Steph Curry's legacy drives significant commercial NIL interest in Davidson basketball.

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How Davidson's NIL Figure Is Estimated

The $7.5M figure above combines two sources permitted under the House v. NCAA settlement: Davidson's direct revenue-share allocation and third-party collective deals funded by boosters, alumni, and corporate sponsors. We compile it from publicly disclosed contracts, collective funding announcements, athletic department reporting, and cross-referenced industry valuations, with Men's Basketball the largest single-sport allocation at $6M.

Davidson NIL FAQ

How much does Davidson spend on NIL in 2026?

Davidson is estimated to spend $7.5M on NIL in the 2025–26 athletic year, including revenue-sharing allocations and third-party collective deals. This ranks #118 nationally among Division I programs.

What conference does Davidson play in?

Davidson competes in the Atlantic 10 at the Basketball level.

Which Davidson sport gets the most NIL money?

Men's Basketball is Davidson's top NIL-funded sport with approximately $6M in estimated 2026 spending.

How does Davidson compare to other Atlantic 10 schools?

Davidson's $7.5M NIL budget can be compared against every Atlantic 10 program and all 357 Division I schools on The Sideline's NIL Tracker.

Where does Davidson's NIL money come from?

Davidson's NIL budget combines two sources: the school's direct revenue-share allocation (capped at roughly $20.5M industry-wide following the House settlement) and third-party collective deals funded by boosters, alumni, and corporate sponsors.

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Quick Stats

National Rank#118
ConferenceAtlantic 10
DivisionBasketball
Est. Total Spend$7.5M
Primary SportMen's Basketball

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