Empowering UConn student-athletes to be champions in their sport and champions in their communities.

Bleeding Blue for Good provides name, image, and likeness opportunities for UConn student-athletes that help them make a difference.

 

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Bleeding Blue for Good champions charitable organizations through the utilization of the name, image, and likeness of UConn student-athletes.

We intend to unite Husky Nation under the common purpose of supporting our athletes by providing income earning opportunities that assist charitable causes, including interactions with youths from low-income families in the state of Connecticut for whom the student athletes may serve as role models.

If you would like to celebrate the 2024 UConn Men’s Basketball National Championship with the back-to-back champs, meet all of your 2024-2025 Huskies, enjoy an evening of reminiscing, and support UConn NIL as we fight for a THREEPEAT, JOIN US for a special evening at the Aqua Turf Club in Southington, CT on Wednesday, June 19th at 6:00PM, hosted by the one and only Seth Greenberg! Spend an evening with your favorite Huskies from this past season and some very special guests as we honor the team’s triumphs, relive the unforgettable moments that led to their victory, and introduce next year’s team!

Funds raised from this celebration will be used to provide NIL opportunities for UConn Men's Basketball student-athletes through charity-driven initiatives.

Tickets can be purchased individually, and sponsorships at various levels are also available by contacting Jared Thomas (JThomas@bleedingblueforgood.org). Sponsors of the Championship Dinner will receive a table of nine and participation in a pre-event lottery to select a player/coach to sit at their table for the dinner! There will also be live entertainment and a silent auction.

Our Men's Basketball team cannot continue to fight for championships without your direct support of our student-athletes!

Purchase a 2023-2024 Men’s Basketball National Championship Autographed Ball!

Bleeding Blue for Good is the sole provider of a commemorative autographed basketball signed by the entire 2023-2024 UConn Huskies Men’s Basketball National Championship team!

Help support our UConn Men’s Basketball team by purchasing one of our autographed basketballs!

FAQs

  • Bleeding Blue for Good seeks to empower the next generation of UConn student-athletes and provide an avenue for impactful name-image-likeness opportunities.

    Bleeding Blue for Good helps UConn student-athletes use their influence to assist charitable organizations and serve as role models for the youth of Connecticut.

  • Your money enables Bleeding Blue for Good to compensate UConn student-athletes under the new name-image-likeness rules for work performed by the student-athletes. The popularity of our UConn student-athletes will amplify the reach of many charitable organizations in a way that is not otherwise possible. Your donations will also enable us to host free sports camps in Connecticut cities for Connecticut children that may not be able to afford such opportunities.

  • UConn student-athletes will have many options through Bleeding Blue for Good, including special appearances, autograph signings, social media promotions, camps and clinics, charity events, and more. The types of activities in which a particular UConn student-athlete may engage will be determined in consultation with the student-athlete. However, the UConn student-athletes will agree to complete a specific amount of work in order to receive compensation.

  • No. Bleeding Blue for Good is an independent corporation with its own Board of Directors to direct entity operations. We receive no funding from UConn. However, while Bleeding Blue for Good is independent, our Board of Directors and Advisory Board include former UConn student-athletes and long-time supporters of UConn Athletics. We have an excellent working relationship with the representatives of UConn and are keeping in close contact with UConn Athletics on compliance issues. Bleeding Blue for Good is also a proud sponsor of UConn Athletics.

Bleed Blue.

You have the power to positively impact the UConn community by contributing to the philanthropic efforts of our student-athletes.