Leave is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Bradley University, its athletics department or its conference. Everything here comes from what Bradley University, its conference, the state of Illinois and the NCAA have published, linked under Sources and read on October 23, 2026. "Not published" means the school has not published it.
The rules at Bradley
| Question | What is published | Source |
|---|---|---|
| School NIL policy | "Bradley University Athletics NIL Policy" (posted 2021-09-14, undated in its text), linked from Bradley's BUild NIL page. Pay must not be "in exchange of athletics performance", not an inducement to attend Bradley, "commensurate with market value", and "not provided by Bradley University, or any other entity whose main purpose includes supporting or benefitting the university or Bradley Athletics (e.g., The Bradley Fund, Braves Club, etc.)". NIL work is expected not to conflict with practice, competition or academic obligations. Bradley's "NIL 10 Things to Know" (2022-09-21) summarizes the same rules. The 2026-27 Student-Athlete Handbook (posted 2026-09-04) has no NIL section | Bradley Athletics, NIL Policy (2021) and 10 Things to Know (2022-09-21) |
| How deals are disclosed | NCAA: third-party deals of $600 or more are reported to NIL Go within five business days (Bylaws 22.2.2, 22.2.2.2). Bradley's policy: athletes "must disclose any and all activities, and all associated agreements, using Bradley's INFLCR platform within a week of the activity", and pay of $500 or more "must be formalized in a written agreement and provided to Bradley University, along with the disclosure through INFLCR, before execution of the agreement and before compensation is provided". Illinois law has athletes disclose all publicity rights agreements as the school prescribes, with $500-plus deals in a written contract (110 ILCS 190/20(c)) | Bradley Athletics, NIL Policy; NCAA 2026-27 Division I Manual; /nil/college/illinois |
| Banned categories | Illinois law bars deals for gambling, sports betting, controlled substances, cannabis, tobacco or alcohol, electronic nicotine products, performance-enhancing supplements, adult entertainment, and anything reasonably considered inconsistent with the school's values or mission (110 ILCS 190/20(i)). Bradley's policy bars entities related to "tobacco, alcohol, illegal and illicit substances or activities, banned substances (e.g., performance enhancing drugs and supplements), sports wagering and gambling" and points to the state act "for an exhaustive list" | Bradley Athletics, NIL Policy; /nil/college/illinois |
| School marks and group licensing | Bradley's policy: athletes "may not use any registered or licensed marks, logos, verbiage, name, or designs of Bradley University, including apparel with Bradley University trademarks or logos" without "express written consent before the activity from the President (or designee)". Bradley facilities need the same consent, the university rental rate, and possibly proof of liability insurance. Illinois law also requires the school's written permission before marks are used (110 ILCS 190/15(c)). A group licensing program: Not published | Bradley Athletics, NIL Policy; /nil/college/illinois |
| Revenue sharing | The College Sports Commission lists Bradley University for 2026-27 and puts the cap at "approximately $21.58 million per school" (read 2026-10-23). Bradley's release of 2026-06-17 says "revenue-sharing support for Bradley Basketball will now be managed in-house, with all basketball-specific gifts made directly through Bradley Athletics to support NIL, revenue sharing and other program priorities". Its letter of 2026-06-18 says gifts "may not be designated for a specific student-athlete, but donors may designate support to a specific sport program". No Bradley revenue-sharing total is published | College Sports Commission; Bradley Athletics release (2026-06-17) and letter (2026-06-18) |
| Collective or NIL group | Bradley's 2026-06-17 release says that "the Home of the Brave and Be Brave collectives will no longer serve as the direct source of NIL funding for Bradley basketball student-athletes". A Bradley release of 2026-02-02 called Be Brave the "Women's Basketball NIL collective" and announced its 309 Club campaign. Whether either group still operates otherwise was not confirmed. Bradley's own NIL marketplace is the Braves Exchange on INFLCR (launched with BUild, 2022-10-05) | Bradley Athletics releases (2022-10-05, 2026-02-02, 2026-06-17) |
| Agents and representation | Bradley's policy: athletes "may secure representation (agent or lawyer) for NIL activities", representation may not extend to marketing athletic ability for a professional career, and athletes "must provide the written agreement to Bradley University within seven days of entering into such agreement". Illinois has no athlete agent registration (its agent act was repealed in 2017); its NIL law has agents comply with the federal Sports Agent Responsibility and Trust Act "to the extent required" and bars representation agreements that run past the athlete's participation (110 ILCS 190/20(a), 25) | Bradley Athletics, NIL Policy; /nil/college/illinois |
| Compliance contact | Bradley University Athletics Compliance Office, Renaissance Coliseum, 1501 W. Bradley Avenue, Peoria, IL 61625. The athletics staff directory lists Jimmy Fleming, Associate AD of Compliance and Administration; the compliance page itself still names Brad Chandler (Deputy Athletics Director, 309-677-3801) and Igli Velcani (Director of Compliance, 309-677-3773) | Bradley Athletics, Compliance page and Staff Directory |
| State law | In force. Illinois' Student-Athlete Endorsement Rights Act (110 ILCS 190) covers students at private universities as well as public ones, lets athletes earn NIL pay, has them disclose deals to the school as it prescribes, bars listed categories, and since 2025 lets schools pay athletes where a settlement, rule or school policy allows | /nil/college/illinois |
What is specific to Bradley
Bradley is a private university in Peoria that plays no football, and its NIL story in 2026 is about basketball. In June 2026 the department brought revenue-sharing support for men's and women's basketball in-house, saying the new route "provides a tax-deductible giving opportunity as permitted by law, something the collectives were not able to provide", and that the Home of the Brave and Be Brave collectives would no longer be the direct source of basketball NIL money. The athletic department's June 2026 letter draws the line in its own words: revenue sharing "allows institutions to directly share a portion of athletics generated revenue with student-athletes", while NIL is pay "from a third party", with larger deals "reviewed through a national clearinghouse". Bradley's written NIL rules predate that shift: the posted policy, linked from the BUild education program, still bars pay from Bradley or from groups whose main purpose is supporting Bradley Athletics, such as the Braves Club.
How Leave fits
In Leave, every deal thread carries a rules summary for the athlete's state and level, and keeps the contract, its dates and the disclosure deadline that applies. It is a summary, not a ruling; the school and the law decide. Leave is software, not an agent, and takes 0% of any deal. You decide, you send.
Questions about NIL at Bradley
Does Bradley pay its athletes?
Bradley is on the College Sports Commission's 2026-27 revenue-sharing list, where the cap is about $21.58 million per school, and on 2026-06-17 it said "revenue-sharing support for Bradley Basketball will now be managed in-house". Its 2026-06-18 letter says gifts may be designated to a sport program but not to a specific athlete. No totals are published.
What NIL collective works with Bradley basketball?
Bradley named two, Home of the Brave and Be Brave (which a February 2026 Bradley release called the women's basketball NIL collective). On 2026-06-17 Bradley said neither will be the direct source of NIL funding for its basketball players any longer, with basketball giving now going through Bradley Athletics.
How do Bradley athletes report NIL deals?
Bradley's policy says through its INFLCR platform within a week of the activity, with deals of $500 or more put in writing and sent to Bradley before signing and before payment. NCAA rules separately call for reporting outside deals of $600 or more to NIL Go within five business days.
Does Illinois' NIL law apply to Bradley as a private school?
Yes. The Illinois Student-Athlete Endorsement Rights Act covers athletes at private universities and colleges as well as public ones, including its banned categories and the requirement to disclose deals to the school.
Can Bradley athletes wear Bradley gear in NIL content?
Bradley's policy says not without express written consent from the President or a designee before the activity; that covers Bradley names, logos and apparel with Bradley trademarks, and the same consent is needed to use Bradley facilities.
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