# @masmadsen on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DNWuGyep2gb
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/37879440-masmadsen-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-08-15T00:12:45.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Mason Madsen (@masmadsen) — https://gondola.cc/masmadsen

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One of the underrated parts of playing D1 hoops? The doors NIL opened.

For me, it wasn’t just about checks—it was about experiences, connections, and getting to work with brands I actually liked. Most were product-for-post, some were just wild opportunities I never saw coming.

🏌️‍♂️ Golf Stuff
I’m obsessed with golf, so I went straight to the brands. Pluto Golf hooked me up with custom shoes, Sunday Golf sent me a $400 cart bag, 69 Golf gave me a 69° wedge for flop shots, and Lucky Golf added two more wedges to the bag. All I had to do was create content—felt like I was winning every time I teed it up.

🦾 McDavid Sleeves
I’ve been wearing these since I chipped my elbow in high school, so working with them was full-circle. They sent sleeves and gear, and hopefully it’s just the start.

💇‍♂️🧴 Slick Gorilla & W
Slick Gorilla helped me survive the awkward hair stage—and even paid me for a post. W sent body wash, deodorant, and spray for a quick video. Fun to work with both big and small names.

🌯 Currito
My first NIL deal ever back in 2021. Free food, gear, and a trip to their Cincinnati HQ. It wasn’t huge, but it was the start of everything.

👕 PSD & Happiness Project
Quick, easy partnerships—free gear in exchange for posts. Can’t complain.

🚁 Helicopter Ride
Helped promote a housing development, got free food, $1,000, and a ride in a helicopter. Definitely not your average day as a college athlete.

🪂 Skydiving
Boston Skydive Center gave me and Sierra a free jump for some promo. I never would’ve done it without NIL giving me that chance.

NIL wasn’t just about making money—it was about moments like these. And I’m grateful for all of them.

#NIL #CollegeBasketball #Perks #BasketballLife #Grateful

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nil, collegebasketball, basketballlife, grateful, perks

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