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Manhattan NIL Spending — $1.1M Est. 2026

Manhattan
#288 Nationally
MAAC
Basketball

Manhattan

Estimated NIL Spend

$1.1M

2025–26 est.

Top Sport

Men's Basketball

$800K

NIL Spend Analysis

Estimated 2025-26 Total
$1.1M
Budget-Conscious
vs #1 Overall ($74M)1.5%
#288
National
#3
Conference
Top 81%
Nationally
By Sport
TopMen's Basketball73%
  • Men's Basketball$800K73%
  • Women's Basketball$200K18%
  • Other Sports$100K9%

Player NIL values

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Estimates use school pool, roster role, position, class, jersey, and recruiting stars.
NIL ProfileMAAC · 2026
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The New York City location gives Manhattan athletes exceptional commercial NIL access. The Riverdale campus in the Bronx is well-positioned in the metro's sports and media ecosystem.

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How Manhattan's NIL Figure Is Estimated

The $1.1M figure above combines two sources permitted under the House v. NCAA settlement: Manhattan'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 $800K.

Manhattan NIL FAQ

How much does Manhattan spend on NIL in 2026?

Manhattan is estimated to spend $1.1M on NIL in the 2025–26 athletic year, including revenue-sharing allocations and third-party collective deals. This ranks #288 nationally among Division I programs.

What conference does Manhattan play in?

Manhattan competes in the MAAC at the Basketball level.

Which Manhattan sport gets the most NIL money?

Men's Basketball is Manhattan's top NIL-funded sport with approximately $800K in estimated 2026 spending.

How does Manhattan compare to other MAAC schools?

Manhattan's $1.1M NIL budget can be compared against every MAAC program and all 357 Division I schools on The Sideline's NIL Tracker.

Where does Manhattan's NIL money come from?

Manhattan'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#288
ConferenceMAAC
DivisionBasketball
Est. Total Spend$1.1M
Primary SportMen's Basketball

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