Drake University's men's and women's basketball teams are set to make history as they both earned their way to the big dance. As they prepare to represent Drake University on a national stage, Athlete’s Thread is excited to announce a partnership with Drake University for the launch of their iconic Des Moines’ Hometown Team jerseys.
For the first time ever, fans will be able to purchase this jersey with the names of their favorite student-athletes in conjunction with The Brandr Group’s official group licensing program. Athlete's Thread is a leading supplier of NIL (name, image, and likeness) merchandise, working with over 50 colleges and over 5,000 athletes.
Rick Perko, Vice President of Program Development for TBG commented, "We are thrilled to help Athlete's Thread bring this unique basketball jersey program to life that will benefit both the fans and Drake’s student athletes. Athlete’s Thread is known for their ability to produce high-quality, creative products in a fast and efficient manner. The NCAA Tournament is the pinnacle of college sports and it will be exciting to see Bulldog student athletes benefit from this program."
The men's team will be working with six standout athletes: Andrew Alia, Brashon Hall, Conor Enright, DJ Wilkins, Nate Ferguson, Tucker DeVries, and Roman Penn. The women's team will be represented by ten talented athletes: Ashley Liams, Ava Hawthorne, Courtney Becker, Grace Berg, Hannah Nilges, Katie Dinnebier, Maggie Bair, Sarah Beth Gueldner, Taedyn Gray, and Taylor McAulay.
"We are excited to work with Drake University's men's and women's basketball teams as they compete in the national tournament," said Athlete's Thread CEO, Karthik Shanadi. "This is a great opportunity for student-athletes to leverage their NIL rights and for fans to show their support by purchasing a jersey with their favorite athlete's name on it."
The Des Moines’ Hometown Jersey jersey will be available for purchase on Athlete's Thread website starting on March 15, 2023. Fans can visit the website and purchase the jerseys with the names of their favorite student-athletes here:
- Men’s Basketball - https://athletesthread.com/collections/drake-university-ncaa-mens-basketball
- Women’s Basketball - https://athletesthread.com/collections/drake-university-ncaa-womens-basketball
About Athlete's Thread: Athlete's Thread is a leading supplier of NIL merchandise, working with over 50 colleges and over 5,000 athletes. They are committed to empowering student-athletes to leverage their NIL rights and create their own brand.