Friends of UNILV - UNLV Rebels Collective
Founders
Shannon Cottrell
Director of Athlete Engagement
Derek Eige
General Manager
Friends of UNILV is a fan-driven and alumni-led NIL program for University of Nevada Las Vegas student-athletes. “When you commit to Friends of UNILV, you’re committing to maximizing opportunities for student-athletes to build their brand and earn compensation,” the collective’s website says. “Plus you gain access to exclusive events, autograph sessions, and more.” Friends of UNILV is partnered with Blueprint Sports. Other Blueprint Sports partners have the company seek out NIL deals for student-athletes and the company keeps a percentage of that. The collectives also operate through crowdfunding by collecting and distributing money through NIL deals with student-athletes. Friends of UNILV has mainly focused on football, men's and women's basketball players and the Rebels women's soccer program.