For PJ Haggerty, it was never just about the points. Sure, he lit up scoreboards and turned heads with his numbers, but behind the stats is a young athlete trying to navigate a system that’s changing fast. After a standout season at Memphis, the 21-year-old guard now finds himself in limbo, still searching for a new team, while whispers about his NIL expectations grow louder. At the heart of it all is a player chasing not just a paycheck, but the right fit, the right role, and maybe a little respect. As the spotlight intensifies, so does the question: What’s the real cost of believing in your own worth?

As PJ struggles to find a new home in the transfer portal, his inability to secure a place in another university might be due to the fact that analysts believe his request is a tad bit too high. According to Field of 68’s Jeff Goodman, PJ’s original demand was for around $5 million. Goodman said,  “His dad is repping him and calling around, and the initial ask was five million. And I get it. He’s thinking, ‘Hey, my kid’s an All-American. JT Toppin just got four million, why can’t my son get more?’ And he’s not wrong in some respects.” 

The AAC Player of the Year and a second-team All-American started his career at Texas Christian University before quickly transferring to Tulsa. After a season with the Golden Hurricane, where he averaged 21.2 points per game, he decided to move to Memphis. Haggerty had a great season at Memphis, averaging 21.7 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 3.7 assists, making him the 3rd ranked national scorer. His scoring prowess puts his valuation quite high, attracting more attention and more lucrative deals. Let’s dig deeper into his financial standings following the transfer saga.

What is PJ Haggerty’s net worth in 2025?

Since joining the Memphis Tigers, Haggerty has been expanding his personal brand and taking advantage of NIL opportunities available to him at Memphis. His three seasons of college basketball—despite a redshirt year at TCU—have helped him build a strong financial foundation through Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals.

While the details of his deals and his net worth remain private, we can only speculate how much money the 21-year-old has accumulated. Based on his NIL valuation, Haggerty’s net worth is likely in the $1.5–$2 million range, factoring in endorsement earnings and potential savings from his college scholarship.

With the Name, Image and Likeness rules in place, players like Haggerty are raking in huge sums of money. 

Haggerty is a noteworthy player and has been at the center of some of the biggest NIL deal conversations in the country, which leads us to our next question.

What is PJ Haggerty’s current NIL Deal?

As Haggerty’s transfer woes continue, the main culprit remains his high NIL deal expectations. Jeff Goodman revealed in an X post that the Memphis star still had an asking price of $4 million with the additional condition regarding his role in the team. PJ, who played primarily as a shooting guard at Memphis, is expecting to play primarily at the Point for his new team, though some analysts question his fit as a high-level college point guard. Goodman’s post reads, “Memphis transfer PJ Haggerty’s camp is asking for $4 million-plus and for him to spend majority of his time at point guard, sources involved in the recruitment told @TheFieldOf68.” 

While PJ is expecting his deal to be around $4 million, his presumptive current deal may seem a little underwhelming. However, the transferring guard is still speculated to earn in seven figures according to On3’s Nil Valuation Tracker. According to the site, PJ has a current NIL valuation of $1.7 million and is ranked amongst all college basketball players in the nation. 

While this is just a speculative figure, NIL deal valuations of such a sizable amount are not possible without big endorsement deals. Let us take a closer look at some of the endorsement deals PJ has signed. 

What are PJ Haggerty’s endorsements? 

PJ Haggerty has signed some big deals during his time at Memphis. He tapped into the popularity of Memphis’ heavy local presence and partnered up with several regional brands. His big NIL deal suggests that PJ is highly marketable and already brings in a huge revenue for himself. According to the NIL deal tracking website On3, PJ has been a part of multiple deals with Memphis Redbirds, Bluff City NIL and The Flying T Club. 

His partnership with the Memphis Redbirds, a Minor League Baseball team, likely includes promotional campaigns, while Bluff City NIL, joined in April 2024, connects him to local businesses and community events. The Flying T Club deal, signed in July 2022 at TCU, was an early step in building his brand.

All his deals have earned PJ a substantial amount of money and skyrocketed his value as a highly marketable player. Although he has struggled recently in finding a new home due to his high demands, likely, some University might just find enough space to sign a player of PJ’s calibre. 

There is even speculation that Penny Hardaway and the Tigers might be able to re-sign PJ if he fails to complete the transfer. As PJ keeps gaining popularity, his valuation will keep on going up. He is predicted to enter the NBA soon and we are awaiting a star in the making.