Former Utah State Aggie reportedly becomes highest-paid college basketball player

After leading Utah State to a Mountain West title, forward Great Osobor is following his former coach for a third time, and has reportedly landed a handsome payday for his name, image and likeness to boot.

Osobor announced Monday that he has committed to Washington. He has at least $2 million in NIL deals waiting for him there, according to multiple reports.

“Washington will allow me to maximize my potential as a player in my final year of college basketball,” Osobor told ESPN. “Coach [Danny] Sprinkle has been with me every step of the way since I came from England, and I cannot wait to help the Huskies get back to the NCAA tournament.”

Osobor is thought to be the highest-paid college basketball player in the country, and was coveted by multiple high-level programs when he hit the transfer portal.

Washington-bound Great Osobor will earn at least $2 million this season as part of his NIL deals, source told @TheFieldOf68 .
Could wind up being in $2.2 million range depending on other deals (adidas, trading cards, etc.).
For comparison, 30th pick in this year's NBA Draft…

— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) May 13, 2024

BREAKING: Great Osobor, the top-available player in the transfer portal, has committed to Washington, George Langberg of GSL Sports Group told ESPN.
Osobor will be the highest-paid known player in college basketball, with 2 million dollars of NIL deals already in place. pic.twitter.com/W6EwRj65PC

— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) May 13, 2024

Former Aggies coach Danny Sprinkle now coaches at Washington after spending one year in Cache Valley. He also coached Osobor at Montana State.

Osobor spent one season at Utah State, where he started every game and averaged 17.7 points and 9.0 rebounds per game while shooting 57.7% from the field.

Osobor is the fifth former Aggie to commit to a new school. However, five players have announced their transfers to Logan in recent weeks.

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