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03.07.2025

Under Armour Announces NIL Collegiate Class of 2025 to Celebrate the Postseason

Under Armour is thrilled to announce its NIL Collegiate Class of 2025, six of the top collegiate basketball players, three men and three women, who will help the brand celebrate the postseason in style. The roster includes:

NIL Collegiate

2025 Roster

 

Lauren Betts

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

 

Flory Bidunga

University of Kansas

 

Jaloni Cambridge

The Ohio State University

 

Te-Hina Paopao

University of South Carolina

 

Tahaad Pettiford

Auburn University

 

Zakai Zeigler

University of Tennesse

This is the first time that Under Armour Basketball has built an NIL roster of this kind, with the players coming from both Under Armour and non-Under Armour schools across the different conferences. Bringing in some of the top collegiate talent in the country, Under Armour will celebrate each of these unique athletes and their paths to success through dynamic content and thoughtful storytelling via @UAbasketball throughout the month of March and into April as the NCAA tournaments progress.

"We are excited to celebrate the incredible talent and achievements of these student-athletes who embody the spirit of Under Armour—gritty, relentless, and always striving for more."

“This roster represents not only some of the top college basketball talent in the country but also the diversity of paths that lead to success. These athletes have each had their own unique journeys, and we look forward to amplifying their stories and continuing to support their growth, both on and off the court, as they make their mark during March Madness.”

Sean Eggert

Under Armour’s Senior Vice President of Global Sports Marketing

While each athlete on this roster has had a very different basketball journey, they all share a common bond in their grittiness and underdog mentality, which has ultimately propelled them to their respective success at the college level. Under Armour is excited to highlight each of them and help them tell their stories over the next few weeks. More about each athlete can be found below.

 

Athlete Profiles

Athlete Thoughts

“Preparation is a huge part of showing up in big moments.”

“I prepare myself for everything in workouts — buzzer beaters, free throws, late game situations, etc. That way, when that moment comes, I'm ready for it. So, when you ask, what does pressure mean, it means to nothing. I don't believe pressure is a thing. It's all about mindset. Your mindset is everything. If you have a strong mindset, nothing can shake you.”

Tahaad Pettiford

Freshman, Point Guard, Auburn University

“It's not important that I prove myself, but I definitely want to show why my name is out there.”

“I have a lot to give to the game. And I think what I do on the court is unique. You don't really see a lot of people using their speed like I do to get themselves a bucket or get their teammates involved. And that's ultimately why I came to Ohio State because of the fast pace. I wanted to be somewhere that I can really show my true potential and do what I do best. “

Jaloni Cambridge

Freshman, Point Guard, Ohio State University