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Marist NIL Spending — $1M Est. 2026

Marist
#307 Nationally
MAAC
Basketball

Marist

Estimated NIL Spend

$1M

2025–26 est.

Top Sport

Men's Basketball

$700K

NIL Spend Analysis

Estimated 2025 Total
$1M
Budget-Conscious
vs #1 Overall ($1M)100.0%
#307
National
#1
Conference
Top Infinity%
Nationally
By Sport
Men's Basketball — $0.70M (70.0%)Other Sports — $0.20M (20.0%)Women's Basketball — $0.10M (10.0%)
TopMen's Basketball70%
Men's Basketball$700K70.0%
Other Sports$200K20.0%
Women's Basketball$100K10.0%
NIL ProfileMAAC · 2026
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Marist is a MAAC program with FCS football (Pioneer Football League).

Men's basketball receives primary NIL investment. The Poughkeepsie, New York market benefits from NYC metro proximity.

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Estimated Spend by Sport

Men's Basketball$700K70.0%

NYC metro proximity gives decent commercial NIL access

Other Sports$200K20.0%

Baseball, soccer, track, volleyball, lacrosse, rowing, swimming

Women's Basketball$100K10.0%

Hover any row for total spend & share of program budget.

About Marist NIL Spending in 2026

Marist ranks #307 nationally in estimated NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) spending for the 2025–26 athletic year, with a combined budget of $1M across all sports. As a Basketball program in the MAAC, Maristcompetes 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 Marist's reported NIL figures from publicly disclosed contracts, collective funding announcements, athletic department reporting, and cross-referenced industry sources. Numbers reflect estimates of Marist'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 Marist continues to evolve following the House v. NCAA settlement, which permits direct revenue sharing with student-athletes starting in the 2025–26 academic year. Marist'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 Marist directly to other programs on the NIL Compare tool.

Schedule

2026

Marist NIL FAQ

How much does Marist spend on NIL in 2026?

Marist is estimated to spend $1M on NIL in the 2025–26 athletic year, including revenue-sharing allocations and third-party collective deals. This ranks #307 nationally among Division I programs.

What conference does Marist play in?

Marist competes in the MAAC at the Basketball level.

Which Marist sport gets the most NIL money?

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

How does Marist compare to other MAAC schools?

Marist's $1M NIL budget can be compared against every MAAC program and all 357 Division I schools on The Sideline's NIL Tracker.

Where does Marist's NIL money come from?

Marist'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#307
ConferenceMAAC
DivisionBasketball
Est. Total Spend$1M
Primary SportMen's Basketball

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