Armando Bacot reveals he earned over $2 million through NIL at UNC
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 12:30 AM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Armando Bacot, a key player for the North Carolina Tar Heels, disclosed he earned over $2 million in NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) deals during his five seasons at the university. Bacot, who is UNC's all-time leader in rebounds and double-doubles, reflected on how being part of the Carolina brand helped him secure these deals. Following his college career, Bacot went undrafted in the 2024 NBA Draft, signed with the Memphis Grizzlies, and is currently playing for Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Israeli Premier League. He acknowledged the significant financial impact of NIL opportunities in college basketball, which he called life-changing.
- •Bacot played five seasons at UNC and led in rebounds and double-doubles.
- •He earned over $2 million through NIL deals while at North Carolina.
- •Bacot went undrafted in the 2024 NBA Draft before signing with Memphis.
- •He currently plays for Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Israeli Premier League.
- •Bacot emphasized the significance of the Carolina brand in his NIL success.
- 12:30 AMYahoo Sports — Armando Bacot uses NIL money to open new business
- 9:30 PMYahoo Sports — Armando Bacot reveals how much NIL money he made at UNC
"Armando Bacot left UNC as one of the greatest big men in program history. During his time in college, Bacot also racked up plentiful NIL earnings.
"Armando Bacot left UNC as of the basketball program's greatest big men. Now entering his third pro season, Bacot is also a new business owner.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 12:30 AMArmando Bacot uses NIL money to open new business
Armando Bacot left UNC as of the basketball program's greatest big men. Now entering his third pro season, Bacot is also a new business owner.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 9:30 PMArmando Bacot reveals how much NIL money he made at UNC
Armando Bacot left UNC as one of the greatest big men in program history. During his time in college, Bacot also racked up plentiful NIL earnings.
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