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Longwood NIL Spending — $900K Est. 2026

Longwood
#323 Nationally
Big South
FCS

Longwood

Estimated NIL Spend

$900K

2025–26 est.

Top Sport

Men's Basketball

$700K

NIL Spend Analysis

Estimated 2025 Total
$900K
Budget-Conscious
vs #1 Overall ($1M)90.0%
#323
National
#1
Conference
Top Infinity%
Nationally
By Sport
Men's Basketball — $0.70M (77.8%)Women's Basketball — $0.10M (11.1%)Other Sports — $0.10M (11.1%)
TopMen's Basketball78%
Men's Basketball$700K77.8%
Women's Basketball$100K11.1%
Other Sports$100K11.1%
NIL ProfileBig South · 2026
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Longwood is a Big South program without football.

Men's basketball receives the primary NIL investment. The Farmville, Virginia market is small but the program's growing Big South presence and James Madison-area proximity give athletes decent commercial NIL access.

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Estimated Spend by Sport

Men's Basketball$700K77.8%

Growing Big South CBB NIL program

Women's Basketball$100K11.1%
Other Sports$100K11.1%

Baseball, soccer, track, volleyball, tennis, cross country

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About Longwood NIL Spending in 2026

Longwood ranks #323 nationally in estimated NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) spending for the 2025–26 athletic year, with a combined budget of $900K across all sports. As a FCS program in the Big South, Longwoodcompetes 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 Longwood's reported NIL figures from publicly disclosed contracts, collective funding announcements, athletic department reporting, and cross-referenced industry sources. Numbers reflect estimates of Longwood'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 $700K.

NIL spending at Longwood continues to evolve following the House v. NCAA settlement, which permits direct revenue sharing with student-athletes starting in the 2025–26 academic year. Longwood'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 Longwood directly to other programs on the NIL Compare tool.

Schedule

2026

Longwood NIL FAQ

How much does Longwood spend on NIL in 2026?

Longwood is estimated to spend $900K on NIL in the 2025–26 athletic year, including revenue-sharing allocations and third-party collective deals. This ranks #323 nationally among Division I programs.

What conference does Longwood play in?

Longwood competes in the Big South at the FCS level.

Which Longwood sport gets the most NIL money?

Men's Basketball is Longwood's top NIL-funded sport with approximately $700K in estimated 2026 spending.

How does Longwood compare to other Big South schools?

Longwood's $900K NIL budget can be compared against every Big South program and all 357 Division I schools on The Sideline's NIL Tracker.

Where does Longwood's NIL money come from?

Longwood'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#323
ConferenceBig South
DivisionFCS
Est. Total Spend$900K
Primary SportMen's Basketball

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