Jack Benter top earning NIL male athlete of the month

[Schmedly_Whiplash]

WTH???
How does that happen?

Purdue Freshman Guard Jack Benter Top Earning Male Athlete at NIL Store in August

Purdue guard Jack Benter hasn't even played a game for the Boilermakers yet and he was the top-earning male athlete in August at the NIL Store.

www.si.com

 

[BBG]

WTH???
How does that happen?

Purdue Freshman Guard Jack Benter Top Earning Male Athlete at NIL Store in August

Purdue guard Jack Benter hasn't even played a game for the Boilermakers yet and he was the top-earning male athlete in August at the NIL Store.

www.si.com

Welcome to the new world of college basketball.

 

[Old Gold n Black]

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Welcome to the new world of college basketball.

Not just basketball. ALL sports are represented here.

Just trying to figure out why the list is dominated by Purdue, Illinois, and Nebraska. What gives?

 

[TC4THREE]

Wondering if this was the first full month he had merchandise available or something. Probably a ton of people from his hometown ordered stuff when it became available whereas all the people who want Braden Smith, Fletcher Loyer or TKR stuff have already purchased it.

 

[pboiler18]

Wondering if this was the first full month he had merchandise available or something. Probably a ton of people from his hometown ordered stuff when it became available whereas all the people who want Braden Smith, Fletcher Loyer or TKR stuff have already purchased it.

Agreed. Big hometown and family following.

 

[Boilers424]

This is cool to see. I know last year, there were always Purdue players on the top-earners list (Smith, Edey, Jones, etc.), but to see an incoming freshman who has yet to play a game is awesome! Maybe Purdue's NIL packages aren't as big as other schools, show potential recruits this list and let them know that Purdue fans support their players. We have a great coach, culture, team, school, and atmosphere to go with it as well!

 

[KentuckyBoiler]

Good for him

 

[Schmedly_Whiplash]

But WHAT would possibly lead to that? Not like he's some nationally known, big time recruit. ??
Would imagine most Boiler fans dont' know who he is.
it's just interesting.
Happy for him but I want to know why.

 

[BoilerAndy]

But WHAT would possibly lead to that? Not like he's some nationally known, big time recruit. ??
Would imagine most Boiler fans dont' know who he is.
it's just interesting.
Happy for him but I want to know why.

It's a prophesy! Oldboiler52 keeps telling us how good he is. The NIL gods are way ahead of the average fan.

 

[DwaynePurvis00]

It's a prophesy! Oldboiler52 keeps telling us how good he is. The NIL gods are way ahead of the average fan.

Or maybe Oldboiler is buying it all up?! Or maybe…old boiler is…Jack Benter?!

 

[Boileratthebeach]

But WHAT would possibly lead to that? Not like he's some nationally known, big time recruit. ??
Would imagine most Boiler fans dont' know who he is.
it's just interesting.
Happy for him but I want to know why.

I don’t think this represents all NIL just merchandise sold through the store. Only a partial picture.

 

[Wolegib]

I don’t think this represents all NIL just merchandise sold through the store. Only a partial picture.

Bingo! You hit the nail on the head!

 

[Schmedly_Whiplash]

even so. How does he sell more than all the players that have years in the program?
TKR, Fletch, etc Or how about one of the favorites for Big 10 POTY??

 

[boilerzz]

even so. How does he sell more than all the players that have years in the program?
TKR, Fletch, etc Or how about one of the favorites for Big 10 POTY??

Because he has a big family?

 

[Tommaker]

But WHAT would possibly lead to that? Not like he's some nationally known, big time recruit. ??
Would imagine most Boiler fans dont' know who he is.
it's just interesting.
Happy for him but I want to know why.

Big Time Donor who wants to be able to deduct his contribution + NIL requirement for Benter = Chinese flood victims suddenly wearing Purdue swag.

 

[Boileratthebeach]

even so. How does he sell more than all the players that have years in the program?
TKR, Fletch, etc Or how about one of the favorites for Big 10 POTY??

Because it was for just the month of August. Plenty of rationale stated here as to why he would lead for the one month.

 

[Schmedly_Whiplash]

Because he has a big family?

could be at this point

 

[oldboiler52]

But WHAT would possibly lead to that? Not like he's some nationally known, big time recruit. ??
Would imagine most Boiler fans dont' know who he is.
it's just interesting.
Happy for the kid. JPC would be my guess. Purdue clearly has the best fans in every aspect. I watched Cam and Will raise 7500 each for a BB trip in a few hours WHO DOES THAT? Purdue fans are amazing and a huge advantage!

 

[Bleedinggoldandblack]

Wonder if I should put my name in....surely I could pick up some cash 🙃