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Boogie Fland shocks college basketball with NIL power move
Boogie Fland isn’t just running it back. He’s cashing in. After testing the NBA Draft waters, the former McDonald’s All-American stunned the college basketball world by announcing his return—not to Arkansas, but to Florida. And while his decision boosts the Gators’ title odds, it also signals a seismic shift in college sports: NIL is now […]
Boogie Fland isn’t just running it back. He’s cashing in.
After testing the NBA Draft waters, the former McDonald’s All-American stunned the college basketball world by announcing his return—not to Arkansas, but to Florida. And while his decision boosts the Gators’ title odds, it also signals a seismic shift in college sports: NIL is now the game within the game.
According to CBS Sports, Fland is set to receive a reported $2 million NIL package, placing him among the highest-paid college athletes in the country. That figure isn’t just headline-worthy—it’s history-making. For Florida fans, it’s a statement that the Gators are not just building a contender, they’re building a brand.
Fland, a 6-foot-3 guard, averaged 15.1 points and 5.7 assists in just 18 games last season before a hand injury cut his year short. Despite limited action, his efficiency and poise on the court caught national attention—and apparently, deep-pocketed NIL investors too.