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Duquesne NIL Spending — $3.5M Est. 2026

Duquesne
#184 Nationally
Atlantic 10
Basketball

Duquesne

Estimated NIL Spend

$3.5M

2025–26 est.

Top Sport

Men's Basketball

$2.5M

NIL Spend Analysis

Estimated 2025 Total
$3.5M
Competitive
vs #1 Overall ($1M)100.0%
#184
National
#1
Conference
Top Infinity%
Nationally
By Sport
Men's Basketball — $2.5M (71.4%)Football — $0.50M (14.3%)Other Sports — $0.50M (14.3%)
TopMen's Basketball71%
Men's Basketball$2.5M71.4%
Football$500K14.3%
Other Sports$500K14.3%
NIL ProfileAtlantic 10 · 2026
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Duquesne is an Atlantic 10 program with FCS football.

Men's basketball receives the primary investment. The Pittsburgh market gives Duquesne athletes solid commercial NIL access.

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Estimated Spend by Sport

Men's Basketball$2.5M71.4%

Pittsburgh market gives solid commercial NIL access

Football$500K14.3%

A-10 FCS level NIL

Other Sports$500K14.3%

Baseball, soccer, track, volleyball, lacrosse, swimming

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About Duquesne NIL Spending in 2026

Duquesne ranks #184 nationally in estimated NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) spending for the 2025–26 athletic year, with a combined budget of $3.5M across all sports. As a Basketball program in the Atlantic 10, Duquesnecompetes with the nation's top revenue-sharing and collective-funded programs to attract and retain top recruits, transfer-portal talent, and returning starters.

The Sideline's NIL Tracker compiles Duquesne's reported NIL figures from publicly disclosed contracts, collective funding announcements, athletic department reporting, and cross-referenced industry sources. Numbers reflect estimates of Duquesne's 2026 NIL budget allocations including football, men's basketball, women's basketball, baseball, softball, and Olympic sports where applicable. Men's Basketball represents the largest single-sport allocation at $2.5M.

NIL spending at Duquesne continues to evolve following the House v. NCAA settlement, which permits direct revenue sharing with student-athletes starting in the 2025–26 academic year. Duquesne's figures include both the school's revenue-share allocation and third-party collective deals from boosters and alumni networks. For broader context, view our complete NIL Tracker rankings or compare Duquesne directly to other programs on the NIL Compare tool.

Schedule

2026

Duquesne NIL FAQ

How much does Duquesne spend on NIL in 2026?

Duquesne is estimated to spend $3.5M on NIL in the 2025–26 athletic year, including revenue-sharing allocations and third-party collective deals. This ranks #184 nationally among Division I programs.

What conference does Duquesne play in?

Duquesne competes in the Atlantic 10 at the Basketball level.

Which Duquesne sport gets the most NIL money?

Men's Basketball is Duquesne's top NIL-funded sport with approximately $2.5M in estimated 2026 spending.

How does Duquesne compare to other Atlantic 10 schools?

Duquesne's $3.5M NIL budget can be compared against every Atlantic 10 program and all 357 Division I schools on The Sideline's NIL Tracker.

Where does Duquesne's NIL money come from?

Duquesne'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#184
ConferenceAtlantic 10
DivisionBasketball
Est. Total Spend$3.5M
Primary SportMen's Basketball

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