A young basketball star has made history over at Adidas.

Shaquille O’Neal is already making major calls over at Reebok with the NIL signing of Louisiana State University basketball star Angel Reese.

A young athlete has secured a check for his talent before turning double digits. Ghalee Wadood Jr., a 9-year-old who plays for Snoop Dogg’s Youth Football League, inked a six-figure name, image, and likeness (NIL) deal with sports agency Family 4 Life — making him the youngest from the youth league to sign a contract — according to Los Angeles, CA-based KTLA-5, an affiliate of The CW Network. In addition to signing Wadood Jr., Family 4 Life represents NFL players from the New England Patriots, the San Francisco 49ers, and the New York Giants.

Ever since the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) made changes to its name, image, and likeness (NIL) policy, student-athletes have landed life-changing deals. The updates have not only transformed things for the youth but also for sports professionals such as Jasmine Jordan.

Student-athletes are tapping into using their influence for the greater good.

Jaden Rashada’s name, image, and likeness (NIL) deal with the Gator Collective took a turn.  

With many dollars up for grabs in the name, image, and likeness arena, one college athlete will be using his earnings for a better cause. Forbes reports Michigan State University’s Mady Sissoko is donating his NIL earnings to The Mady Sissoko Foundation. The contribution will directly support those from his home country in West Africa.

Puma has brought on a new addition to its expansive roster of young, talented athletes. On Sept. 8, ESPN broke the news that basketball star and rapper Flau’jae Johnson inked a shoe deal with PUMA Hoops ahead of her freshman season at Louisiana State University (LSU).