Proud Jews Who are Paid to Play

America will vote for the Best Jewish College Athlete in America, with winners named in both Men's and Women's divisions. Winners will receive a $10,000 cash prize, their face on a limited-edition box of official Manischewitz Matzo, honors from the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame, and a major brand spotlight with national media amplification.

Hear from Lacie Saltzmann, Tribe NIL Athlete, on her journey to the NCAA.

Colgate University women’s hockey standout Elyssa Biederman of Franklin was named to the inaugural roster of Tribe NIL, recognizing her for her hockey excellence, leadership, Jewish values and identity as a Jewish college athlete.

Riley Weiss, Tribe NIL Athlete, recognized on Hamm watch list. Award recognizes the best mid-major player in women’s college basketball

“My job as a captain and a senior is just to try and continue that culture and continue doing the positive things that [the graduated seniors] did,” said senior captain and Tribe NIL athlete Ze’ev Remer.

When 19-year-old Wesleyan University basketball guard Aviva Schnitzer learned about Tribe NIL, the nation’s first Jewish-focused NIL (Name, Image and Likeness) collective, she knew immediately it was something she wanted to be part of.

Tribe NIL is proud to announce the selection of Maya Kirstein, a standout NCAA student-athlete from Holliston, MA, to its inaugural roster of 50 Jewish college athletes.

Saugerties High graduate Madeline Marricco, who is competing in her junior season for Fairleigh Dickinson University’s women’s soccer team, is among 50 Jewish college athletes who will receive direct financial support from Tribe NIL this year.

Riley Weiss, the Long Island basketball standout now playing for the Division I Columbia University Lions, has signed what she said is the biggest endorsement deal of her young career.

The Foundation to Combat Antisemitism, in partnership with Tribe NIL, is helping Jewish college athletes become visible leaders in the fight against antisemitism.

The Blue Square Athlete Ambassador Program was launched to support Jewish college athletes through Name, Image, and Likeness deals, highlighting how their Jewish identity shapes their lives and sports careers.

Once overlooked and offered just one Division I scholarship, Benny Gealer walked on at Stanford and steadily carved out a key role.

Division III All-American Zevi Samet talks NIL, t-shirt launch and FOX Nation documentary

Ayzerov, a Columbia wrestling standout, is taking his talents to an international stage, stepping away from collegiate competition to represent Israel.