Hunter Dickinson Implies NIL is a Factor in Transfer to Kansas

Former Michigan basketball star hunter dickinson implied that an increase in earnings from his name, image, and likeness played a role in his decision to transfer to Kansas.

Dickinson, an Associated Press honorable mention All-American who averaged 18.5 points and 9.0 rebounds per game as a junior at Michigan last season, said his critics would also make a move for a raise during his appearance on his “Roundball” podcast. ” on Tuesday.

“People who hate me would quit their job right now for a $10,000 raise,” Dickinson said. “I made, in Michigan, less than six figures. I made less than six figures in Michigan for the year.”

Dickinson, the No. 1 transfer in ESPN’s rankings, said he made a “selfish” decision. His arrival elevated Kansas, a team that will return KJ Adams Jr. and dajuan harris while adding key transfers, to the number 2 spot in ESPN Top 25 Rankings Too Soon.

Dickinson also said that he still cherishes his time at Michigan, but at times, last season “stuck because we lost” and received much criticism from Michigan fans for his brash personality.

Dickinson wore a ski mask in a Wisconsin game last season a day after the mass shooting at Michigan State, a move that angered Michigan officials. Dickinson reportedly said that he wore the ski mask because he wanted to “steal a win” against the rival Badgers.

“I still love Michigan,” he said. “I still love school and everything. I love the show. That’s why it was so hard to leave because I really didn’t want to leave, I didn’t want to. But I felt like, man, it was the best decision.” for me. It took a lot of courage. I don’t think people realize how much courage it took for a guy who was there for three years, an All-American to the team. I had a legacy there and I basically gave that up to try to be selfish and do what’s best for me and my career, not what’s best for anyone else’s career.”

Dickinson said he seriously considered all the schools on his list. He called Kentucky a “risk,” but he said coach John Calipari’s reputation for sending big men to the NBA was a factor. In villanuevaDickinson said that he loved his style of play and the “family” approach to the show. Maryland it would have been a homecoming for him, after growing up in the DC area. But Kansas, he said, felt like the best option.

“I think this is the best place for me,” he said. “Checks all the boxes. Worst case scenario, still works fine for me [at Kansas].”