Local Businesses, UTSA Student-athletes to Connect on NIL Operations Software
SAN ANTONIO, TX – Runners Rising Project (R2P), a not-for-profit (501c(3) status pending) helping UTSA student-athletes capitalize on their Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL), today announced its partnership with Basepath to connect UTSA student-athletes with businesses for NIL deals.
"This is the next step in the evolution of what Runners Rising hopes to provide to UTSA’s student athletes--a functional marketplace to foster engagement between athletes, sponsors, and San Antonio’s business community,” said R2P Executive Director Eddie Benningfield. Basepath streamlines payments and compliance, allowing for UTSA student-athletes and San Antonio businesses to seamlessly connect for NIL deals.”
"Basepath is incredibly excited to be partnered with Runners Rising,” said Basepath CEO Thomas Thomas. Through this partnership we will be able to unlock value for Runners Rising student-athletes, the leadership team, and the broader community, by streamlining the operational backend and ensuring sound management of all component pieces of Runners Rising's transactions."
Basepath simplifies the transaction process, with contract approval flows, task management with app notifications, direct deposits, tax reporting, and direct messaging. Businesses can request UTSA student-athletes for events, camps, and social media posts.
