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03.07.2025

Under Armour Announces NIL Collegiate Class of 2025 to Celebrate the Postseason

Under Armour is thrilled to announce its NIL Collegiate Class of 2025, six of the top collegiate basketball players, three men and three women, who will help the brand celebrate the postseason in style. The roster includes:

NIL Collegiate

2025 Roster

 

Lauren Betts

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

 

Flory Bidunga

University of Kansas

 

Jaloni Cambridge

The Ohio State University

 

Te-Hina Paopao

University of South Carolina

 

Tahaad Pettiford

Auburn University

 

Zakai Zeigler

University of Tennesse

This is the first time that Under Armour Basketball has built an NIL roster of this kind, with the players coming from both Under Armour and non-Under Armour schools across the different conferences. Bringing in some of the top collegiate talent in the country, Under Armour will celebrate each of these unique athletes and their paths to success through dynamic content and thoughtful storytelling via @UAbasketball throughout the month of March and into April as the NCAA tournaments progress.

"We are excited to celebrate the incredible talent and achievements of these student-athletes who embody the spirit of Under Armour—gritty, relentless, and always striving for more."

“This roster represents not only some of the top college basketball talent in the country but also the diversity of paths that lead to success. These athletes have each had their own unique journeys, and we look forward to amplifying their stories and continuing to support their growth, both on and off the court, as they make their mark during March Madness.”

Sean Eggert

Under Armour’s Senior Vice President of Global Sports Marketing

While each athlete on this roster has had a very different basketball journey, they all share a common bond in their grittiness and underdog mentality, which has ultimately propelled them to their respective success at the college level. Under Armour is excited to highlight each of them and help them tell their stories over the next few weeks. More about each athlete can be found below.

 

Athlete Profiles

Lauren Betts is a junior center at UCLA, hailing from Centennial, CO. Currently averaging 19.7 points and nearly 10 rebounds a game, she is the leading scorer for the Lady Bruins, who have remained one of the top ranked teams in women’s college basketball this season, and was recently named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year. Betts has represented the United States on the international stage, winning two gold medals (2021 FIBA U19 World Cup in Hungary and the 2019 FIBA Americas U16 Championship in Chile) and a silver medal (2023 FIBA Americup W).

Flory Bidunga is a freshman forward at the University of Kansas who is already contributing to the team’s success. Averaging 6.1 points and 5.5 rebounds in 29 appearances this season, he also boasts an impressive field goal percentage of 73.8%, the highest on his team. Born in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Bidunga moved to Kokomo, IN, for high school where he went from zero basketball experience as a sophomore to averaging 19 points per game as a senior and competing in the prestigious McDonald’s All-American Game. He was also named the 2022-23 and 2023-24 Gatorade Player of the Year in Indiana.

Jaloni Cambridge

Jaloni Cambridge is a freshman point guard at Ohio State University from Nashville, TN, known for her dynamic play and leadership on the court. In her first collegiate season, Cambridge is already averaging 16 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game, with a field goal percentage of 44.4%, and was just named Big Ten Freshman of the Year. Ranked No. 2 overall in the Class of 2024 by ESPN.com, she led her high school, Montverde Academy, to their third-consecutive national championship at Chipotle Nationals in 2023-24 and earned recognition as a 2024 McDonald’s All-American.

Te-Hina Paopao is a senior guard for the University of South Carolina from Oceanside, CA, currently

averaging 10.2 points and 3 assists per game. She played a pivotal role in leading the Lady Gamecocks to victory in the 2024 NCAA National Championship, earned All-America honors (2nd team USBWA, honorable mention AP and WBCA) and was named to the 2024 All-SEC 2nd team. In high school, Paopao was also named Gatorade Player of the Year in California and was named a McDonald’s All-American in 2020.

Taahad Pettiford

Tahaad Pettiford is a freshman point guard at Auburn University from Jersey City, NJ. As a freshman, he is already averaging 11.3 points and 2.9 assists per game on a team that recently claimed the coveted No. 1 spot in the Associated Press (AP) Top 25 poll, with a record of 27–2. Pettiford made a name for himself in high school as a top-tier scorer and was selected to play in the 2024 McDonald’s All-American Game. Earlier this season, he surprised his teammates with brand-new pairs of Curry Brand basketball sneakers.

Zakia Zeigler

Zakai Zeigler is a senior guard at the University of Tennessee from Long Island, NY, known for his stellar defense and speed on the court. Throughout his collegiate career, he has been a true impact player on both ends of the court, earning the title of SEC Defensive Player of the Year in 2023-24, making First-Team All-SEC in October 2024, and setting the Tennessee program record for career steals. This season, Zeigler continues to play a key role for the Volunteers, averaging 13.5 points, 7.4 assists, and 1.9 steals per game and playing lockdown defense against some of the best guards in the country.

Athlete Thoughts

“Preparation is a huge part of showing up in big moments.”

“I prepare myself for everything in workouts — buzzer beaters, free throws, late game situations, etc. That way, when that moment comes, I'm ready for it. So, when you ask, what does pressure mean, it means to nothing. I don't believe pressure is a thing. It's all about mindset. Your mindset is everything. If you have a strong mindset, nothing can shake you.”

Tahaad Pettiford

Freshman, Point Guard, Auburn University

“It's not important that I prove myself, but I definitely want to show why my name is out there.”

“I have a lot to give to the game. And I think what I do on the court is unique. You don't really see a lot of people using their speed like I do to get themselves a bucket or get their teammates involved. And that's ultimately why I came to Ohio State because of the fast pace. I wanted to be somewhere that I can really show my true potential and do what I do best. “

Jaloni Cambridge

Freshman, Point Guard, Ohio State University