CINCINNATI, December 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Riley Decker Companies announced today that it has signed a NIL agreement with David DeJuliusa University of Cincinnati basketball player. David comes from Detroit, Michigan and transferred from Michigan where he played the 2018 – 2019 and 2019 – 2020 seasons with the Wolverines. Now, with his strong connection to Cincinnatihe is a perfect brand ambassador for local markets where DRC brands are strongly present.
David had a solid basketball career starting at the East English Village Preparatory Academy in Detroit where he was named a runner-up for the state’s Mr. Basketball award and twice named to the Class A First Team by The Associated Press. He then played University of Michigan for 2 seasons. He transferred to University of Cincinnati in 2020. David is also making an impact off the pitch, doing a host of activities to help inner city kids in both Cincinnati as well as his hometown, Detroit. He also gives back 100% of the money from his jersey sales to these children.
“I couldn’t be more excited about David representing the brands of the Riley Decker Companies. I have been fortunate to know David over the past 2 years. He embodies our core pillars of effort, responsibility and results. He shows great charisma on and off the pitch and is also an excellent role model for young people in our community and at home in Michigan as well as anyone aspiring to become a student-athlete. We are delighted to support David throughout the 2022 – 2023 season as well as his continued success later in life!” Kyle DeckerCEO and co-founder of RDC.
Riley Decker Companies was quick to participate in the NIL opportunity with student-athletes, as the organization is led by a former college athlete, Kyle Decker, passionate about opportunities for student-athletes. He experienced firsthand the challenges that come with dedicating himself to school, athletics, and managing finances. David is the 2nd NIL Athlete Partnership RDC has secured this year. NIL athletes in partnership with the Riley Decker Companies will help attract internal talent to the Riley Decker Companies from their respective college campuses, as well as build customer relationships and business development, among other initiatives.
About Riley Decker Companies
Riley Decker Companies is a family of recruitment brands serving the light industrial, skilled trades and healthcare workforce segments. The company, made up of Pôle Emploi staff, MOR Talent Solutionsand Galaxy Health, has been recognized regionally and nationally for its sustained growth and employee engagement. Their mission is to change lives through the power of employment and have employed over 23,000 associates in 2021. To learn more, visit rileydecker.com.
SOURCE The Riley Decker Companies