A Lesson in NIL with Ebiho Ahonkhai, Esquire

NIL changed college sports overnight—and understanding it is no longer optional for stakeholders.. 

Sports law attorney, professor, and Hall of Fame athlete Ebiho Ahonkhai breaks down - the rules, risks, and realities shaping the future of college athletics.

With 23 years of legal practice and first hand experience as a former high-school, Division I, and professional athlete, Ebiho advises athletes and families at the intersection of sport, law, and leadership.

Whether you’re an athlete, parent, or coach navigating NIL for the first time, this conversation offers a grounded starting point for making informed considerations and decisions.

Sports law attorney and NIL advisor Ebiho Ahonkhai brings a rare, full-spectrum perspective to the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) conversation in college athletics. 

A seasoned attorney with 23 years of practice, Professor of Sports Law in Temple University’s Master’s Program in Sports Business, Georgetown Athletics Hall of Fame inductee and Big East Legend, Ebiho bridges the worlds of sport, law and leadership.

In this timely episode, Ebiho breaks down NIL in, practical terms—covering collectives, endorsements, the transfer portal, and brand “ownership,” why athletes can’t wear endorsement logos on team apparel, how bad contracts lead to bad outcomes, and offers some great tips on what parents and athletes should be doing now to protect long-term value.

Whether you’re new to NIL or navigating it in real time, this episode brings you up to speed on one of the most transformative changes in college sports—and what the future may hold