Overview

• Haley and Hanna Cavinder are opting out of their final year of eligibility at the University of Miami and forgoing basketball to focus on their personal brand and sponsorships.
• The 22-year-old twins are projected to have made over $1 million in name, image and likeness deals as college athletes.
• Rather than return for another season with the Miami Hurricanes, they intend to work further with current sponsors and pursue new business opportunities in Florida.
• The Cavinder twins helped lead Miami to the Elite Eight in the NCAA tournament, demonstrating how college athletes can leverage NIL changes.
• University of Miami head coach Katie Meier and the larger college sports landscape are navigating how NIL era impacts recruiting and retention.