Jared McCain and Sally Hansen: Everything You Need to Know About Duke Star’s NIL Deal

Missing out on the contributions that the Duke junior guard Jared McCain brings to the court is impossible, and so are his painted nails. What began as a means to end a habit quickly turned into a game-winning superstition. But what is the history behind him coloring his nails with the Blue Devils’ colors and winning? And does it have anything to do with his latest and one of its kind NIL deals with Sally Hansen?

Apparently, there are quite a few words making rounds about it all. However, for the guard who does not exactly call himself superstitious, this trick has been doing wonders. Late in March, the official page of Front Office Sports had also broken the news to the world.

His primary reason for joining his colorful hands with the beauty brand was because he thinks they are the best nail polishes out there. In his TikTok reveal of the NIL deal, the No. 0 of the Blue Devils said, “Y’all have been asking. @Sally Hansen is the GOAT 🐐! There’s no better nail polish in the game 💅💅 #SallyHansenPartner” 

But if you are wondering why he began painting his nails in the first place, the freshman guard revealed that it has simple practical reasons. The primary reason is that it stops him from biting his nails. Another is that it is a part of his self-care routine, something he prioritizes.

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Being one of the top freshmen, McCain has been a significant addition to Jon Scheyer’s roster. Especially in their 93-55 win against JMU where McCain grabbed two records. Nevertheless, he is also criticized for being himself, something he is not apologetic for. But how did he become one of the top men’s college basketball players?

Jared McCain and his NIL deals

He is the only second men’s college basketball player to have an NIL valuation of over $1 million. He stands atop with $1.4 million, only one position under LeBron James‘ son, Bronny James, who has an NIL value of $4.9 million. While we do not know the specifics of any of the deals, we know that Jared McCain is on his way to creating a destiny of his own.

The 6’3″ guard is quite a busy bee with his hands full with multiple NIL contracts. Some of these are SKIMS, American Eagle Outfitters, Crocs, Celsius, and Champs Sports.

The Sacramento native is clearly having the time of his life with his entry into the Blue Devils roster. There is no doubt that we can see many such contracts for him as he advances into the next season with incredible numbers on his back. What do you think about his latest NIL deal?

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