UpdatedTue, Jul 13, 2021 at 11:01 pm ET
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Harry A. Gampel Pavilion, University of Connecticut, UConn (Associated Press)
STORRS, CT UConn Athletics announced Tuesday that it has partnered with Opendorse to support student athletes who wish to pursue endorsement opportunities. The announcement comes one day after the university s name, image and likeness policy went into effect.
Under the policy, athletes are prohibited from signing deals that link pay with their performance, participation or remaining enrolled at the university. Athletes are also banned from endorsing tobacco companies, alcoholic beverages, marijuana companies, adult entertainment and casinos that promote gambling activities. Among other things, the policy also bans athletes from performing any service or activity associated with an endorsement contract or employment activity that interferes with any official team activities. To view the policy in its entirety, click here.