What is Carson McDonald's estimated 2026 NIL value?

Carson McDonald carries a projected 2026 NIL range of $20K to $33K, with a midpoint of $26.5K.

How does Carson McDonald's NIL estimate fit inside American University's total?

Carson McDonald's best current estimate is $26.5K. The pool-accounting allocation is $26.5K, about 0.8% of American University's market index and 1.1% of the men's basketball pool.

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American University · Men's Basketball

Carson McDonald

Q: How confident is the model in Carson McDonald's NIL number?

Watchlist confidence at 58 out of 100. We have enough context to frame the range, but not enough sourced detail to call it tight.

F · Freshman · #13 · 6' 9" · 220 lbs

From Denver, CO

Carson McDonald is a 6' 9" 220 lbs Freshman Forward for American University and is listed by ESPN from Denver, CO. Carson McDonald ranks 18th within the current American University men's basketball roster. The modeled value is $26.5K, with $26.5K allocated to reconcile the sport pool.

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Estimated NIL value

2026 value

$26.5K

Modeled from role, roster, recruiting, current market evidence, and school-pool reconciliation.

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We have enough context to frame the range, but not enough sourced detail to call it tight.

Pool share by sport

1.1%

Men's Basketball pool: $2.35M

Pool share of school

0.8%

American University roster market: $3.25M

Roster dollars tracked

$2.35M

American University Men's Basketball pool-accounting sum

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Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Position

Forward

Class

Freshman

Jersey

#13

Height

6' 9"

Weight

220 lbs

Hometown

Denver, CO

Roster status

Active

Current listing

American University Eagles

2026 season production

ESPN player feed

Season Averages

7.3

Points

5.0

Rebounds

0.3

Assists

1.0

Steals

0.5

Blocks

68.8

Field goal %

Season Totals

Points

Rebounds

Assists

Steals

Blocks

68.8

Field goal %

Season Misc Totals

DD2

TD3

EJECT

TECH

FLAG

Career history

Season-by-season production

All available college seasons

Season AveragesCareer totals included

Season	Team	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	FG%	3P%	FT%
2026	American University Eagles	7.3	5.0	0.3	1.0	0.5	68.8	0.0	63.6
Career	All teams	7.3	5.0	0.3	1.0	0.5	68.8	0.0	63.6

Season TotalsCareer totals included

Season	Team	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	FG%	3P%	FT%
2026	American University Eagles	29	20	1	4	2	68.8	0.0	63.6
Career	All teams	29	20	1	4	2	68.8	0.0	63.6

Season Misc TotalsCareer totals included

Season	Team	DD2	TD3	DQ	EJECT	TECH	FLAG	AST/TO	STL/TO
2026	American University Eagles	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.3	1.3
Career	All teams	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.3	1.3

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George Washington RevolutionariesNov 13, 2025 · 107-678 PTS · 4 REB · 0 AST · 2 STL W

Pennsylvania QuakersNov 9, 2025 · 84-7811 PTS · 9 REB · 1 AST · 1 STL L

Wake Forest Demon DeaconsNov 4, 2025 · 88-7410 PTS · 5 REB · 0 AST · 1 STL

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Player market brief

2026 NIL Market Index

Frontcourt value reflects size scarcity, two-way role, production potential, and demand across the national transfer market. For Carson McDonald, the current roster role, class, recruiting signal, program market, and available market evidence produce a $26.5K headline case.

The visible base estimate is $26.5K. The pool-accounting allocation is $26.5K, equal to about 1.1% of the American University men's basketball market. The player ranks 18th on that roster.

Roster biography fields are imported from ESPN. Rankings, ranges, confidence, and valuation analysis are produced and maintained by The Sideline. The figures are market estimates, not salary or contract disclosures.Read the Sideline NIL methodology

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Where the number comes from

Aggregate roster market$3.25M

Men's Basketball pool$2.35M

Player midpoint$26.5K

Confidence score58/100

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$692K

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$145.5K

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$90K

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$74.5K

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$61.5K

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$51K

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Player profileAmerican University Men's Basketball

American University · Men's Basketball

Carson McDonald

F · Freshman · #13 · 6' 9" · 220 lbs

From Denver, CO

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Estimated NIL value

2026 value

$26.5K

Carson McDonald

F · Freshman · #13 · 6' 9" · 220 lbs

From Denver, CO

Season

Team

PTS

REB

AST

STL

BLK

FG%

3P%

FT%

2026

American University Eagles

7.3

5.0

0.3

1.0

0.5

68.8

0.0

63.6

Career

All teams

7.3

5.0

0.3

1.0

0.5

68.8

0.0

63.6

Season

Team

PTS

REB

AST

STL

BLK

FG%

3P%

FT%

2026

American University Eagles

68.8

0.0

63.6

Career

All teams

68.8

0.0

63.6

Season

Team

DD2

TD3

EJECT

TECH

FLAG

AST/TO

STL/TO

2026

American University Eagles

0.3

1.3

Career

All teams

0.3

1.3

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