CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte star basketball player Bryce Slay has signed a Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) endorsement deal with College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving preceding his first year playing for Marshall University in West Virginia.

This NIL deal is one of the first major deals with a Charlotte high school graduate, College HUNKS said.

The opportunity to partner with a Charlotte student athlete gave it a chance to start up operations in the Queen City .

"This sponsorship aligns with our core value of building leaders, " Co-founder Nick Friedman said. "Our plans to open a corporate operation in Charlotte this year underscore our commitment to this vibrant community."

Slay follows in his parents' footsteps by playing at Marshall University. His mother Celeste ran Track & Field and

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