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Nick Jefferson

Title slide: Nick Jefferson, Salt Lake Community College, number 10, Guard, presented by Superior Sports, over a campus photograph.
CoverSlide 01
Full-bleed montage of the Superior Sports client roster in their college and professional uniforms beneath a large SUPERIOR wordmark.
The RosterSlide 02
By the numbers slide on personal attention: although Superior Sports has elite agency resources it operates as a boutique. A table compares client-to-agent ratios — Superior Sports 26 clients to 2 agents at 13.0, against Octagon 14.0, WME 29.0, Wasserman 14.5, Priority 33.3, Klutch 25.5, Excel 18.9 and CAA 10.0.
Personal AttentionSlide 03
Services slide: pre-draft and free agency strategy, NIL marketing and collective negotiation, endorsement portfolio, performance development, first-class client service, contract negotiation, post-career management and public relations.
What We DoSlide 04
Additional services slide: first-class client services, trusted financial referrals, event planning, paperwork and administrative compliance, and social media advisory.
More ServicesSlide 05
Org chart headed Team Jefferson, branching from Corey Barker and Mitchell August and the Jefferson family across basketball brand strategy, basketball client support, creative solutions, marketing, basketball analytics, social media strategy, basketball training, public relations, overseas and travel.
Team JeffersonSlide 06
Values slide: integrity, loyalty and dedication; a personalized approach; and around-the-clock service.
What We Stand ForSlide 07
Marketing expertise slide: Superior Sports has assisted over 30 players through college, with 75 plus deals closed, 20 plus states registered, 5 plus multi-million dollar deals, and always certified and above board.
Marketing ExpertiseSlide 08
Marketing case study with Fanatics: in 2022 Superior secured what was then the largest NIL contract in Texas sports history, valued at 4.7 million dollars, involving cross-functional negotiation, over 10 pitch decks, 30 plus hours of meetings and several renegotiations.
Case StudySlide 09
Superior Success slide: headshots and credits for Kendric Davis, Kenneth Lofton Jr., Sir’Jabari Rice, Anfernee Simons, Marcus Garrett, Avery Anderson III, Tyshawn Archie, Tylen Riley, Rubin Jones, Javon Jackson and Austin Benigni.
Superior SuccessSlide 10
Superior Transitions slide on negotiating NIL collective deals and facilitating transfers to Power 5 programs: Sir’Jabari Rice from New Mexico State to Texas, Kendric Davis SMU to Memphis, Austin Nunez Ole Miss to Arizona State, Rubin Jones North Texas to Michigan and Tylen Riley CBU to Tulsa.
Transitions — NILSlide 11
Superior Transitions slide on professional representation: Ron Holland II from NIL representation to G League Ignite, Kendric Davis to the NBL on a 480 thousand dollar transfer, Kenny Lofton Jr. from the NBA to the CBA on a 500 thousand dollar transfer, Sir’Jabari Rice from the NBA to the G League to overseas on a 280 thousand dollar transfer, and Marcus Garrett from the NBA to the G League on a 500 thousand dollar transfer.
Transitions — ProSlide 12
Social media slide for Nick Jefferson at handle 10knick: 1 post, 7.7 thousand plus followers, 1.2 thousand average likes. Strategy is to increase the post rate of digital content, a Road to NBA series, and workout and brand-friendly content.
Social SnapshotSlide 13
Go to market plan for junior college in four stages: onboarding and discovery, brand strategy development, marketing execution, and performance monitoring and optimization, with hyper-local and youth-circle reach and a Road to NBA monetization plan.
Go To Market — JUCOSlide 14
Go to market plan for NIL in four stages: onboarding and discovery including media training, brand strategy development across global domestic and local reach, marketing execution across flagship partnerships media campaigns and philanthropy, and performance monitoring and optimization.
Go To Market — NILSlide 15
Logo wall of brands Superior Sports works with: Hulu, Under Armour, PSD, Nike, adidas, Converse, Fanatics, Puma, Wilson, Jamba, Discount Tire, Just Egg, Unlimeat, StockX, Lifetime Fitness and Delta.
Brands We Work WithSlide 16
Where we are slide, Nick Jefferson by the numbers on performance: 9.9 points, 5.7 assists and 3.0 rebounds per game on 43.0 percent from the field and 46.2 percent from three, captioned efficient playmaking and elite perimeter shooting.
Where We Are — PerformanceSlide 17
Where we are slide, Nick Jefferson by the numbers on marketability: 7.7 thousand plus followers, 19.9 thousand plus median reel plays, and zero paid advertisements or sponsorships owing to a lack of social content.
Where We Are — MarketabilitySlide 18
Similar success stories: Gary Payton II from Salt Lake Community College to Oregon State to the NBA on defensive tenacity and high IQ; Armando Bacot, who built a multi-million dollar NIL empire by owning his local market; and Daniss Jenkins of St. John’s, whose vocal leadership became a premium brand asset.
Similar Success StorySlide 19
Immediate strategy slide asking who is Nick Jefferson and how to build the brand: measure engagement and reach, use metrics to increase sponsorship interest, and improve social media presence by showing personality.
Strategy — ImmediateSlide 20
Long-term strategy slide on the local moat and increasing local dominance: market with local favorites, be the face local-lifestyle brands build as a local hero, and sell the story of going from JUCO to Division I as an entrepreneur, not just a basketball player.
Strategy — Long TermSlide 21
Objectives slide: deals and multi-year partnerships with local staple brands; deals with performance and recovery brands such as Hyperice, Wilson, Celsius and Whoop; and a national TV campaign or signature apparel line with Beats by Dre, Amazon Prime or Nike Jordan.
ObjectivesSlide 22
Execution slide: Instagram stories 3 to 5 frames per week, a strategic post strategy of 3 to 4 posts in the first month tapering to 1 or 2, a monthly Neighborhood Content Series 60-second reel at local staples, and a Recovery Lab takeover showing weekly workout data.
ExecutionSlide 23
Transfer timeline from March to August: the Division I transfer portal opens March 16, the Final Four runs April 4 to 6, the last day to enter the portal is April 29, in-home and Zoom visits begin with roster roles and NIL offers discussed, campus visits begin, final visits wrap and commitments peak in mid-May.
Transfer TimelineSlide 24
NCAA short-term timeline from January to August 2026: a sign-on meeting with Superior, NCAA Spring Live Periods one and two, registration with the NCAA Eligibility Center in June, June scholastic and summer evaluation live periods, official communication allowed June 15, and official visits and off-campus contact beginning August 1.
NCAA Timeline — ShortSlide 25
NCAA long-term timeline from November 2026 to April 2027: the early signing period in mid-November, a school selection meeting with Superior brass and family, and the regular signing period with dates to be determined.
NCAA Timeline — LongSlide 26
Divider slide reading Jefferson by the numbers, NBA comps.
NBA CompsSlide 27
Statistical analysis table from Basketball Reference comparing base and advanced stats across Braedan Lue, Desmond Bane, Quentin Grimes and Coby White on points per game, field goal, free throw and three-point percentage, true shooting, effective field goal, assist rate, usage rate and offensive and defensive rating.
Comps — The TableSlide 28
Divider slide reading Jefferson by the numbers, NCAA comps.
NCAA CompsSlide 29
Statistical analysis table from Basketball Reference comparing base and advanced stats across Marcus Millender, Desmond Bane, Quentin Grimes and Coby White on points per game, field goal, free throw and three-point percentage, true shooting, effective field goal, assist rate, usage rate and offensive and defensive rating.
Comps — The TableSlide 30
Scouting quotes slide: Rodger Bohn of Ballislife on combining production with long-term potential and nice footwork; Devontae Cobb of Prep Hoops on tremendous length and fluidity; and Momodou Suwareh of MADE Hoops on an active six-foot-nine forward with energy, length and rebounding who excels in pick-and-roll.
What They SaySlide 31
Next steps slide: build out the frame toward an NBA body, learn to hit ahead and run the floor at a Power 5 level, increase range and consistency from three, improve pick-and-roll reads and free throw efficiency, improve lateral quickness for switchability, and use advanced stat decks and NBA video coordinators to show value.
Next StepsSlide 32
How do we become a pro slide: focus, picking the right programs where fit beats money, stacking tape, displaying growth to coaches through analytics, and strength and conditioning.
How Do We Become A ProSlide 33
Customized individual development plan across physical growth and strength, ball handling and footwork, shooting and finishing, playmaking IQ, defensive edge, and leadership and intangibles.
Skill Development PlanSlide 34
Pre-College Academy slide: individualized on-court skills training, body composition assessment with custom strength and athletic development, nutritional assessment with personal chef service and custom meal plan, and team-tailored selective visit training.
Pre-College AcademySlide 35
Slide introducing Zach Urbanus, USA Basketball partner and BTY founder, and Cristian Plascencia, founder of Ballogy, San Antonio Spurs partner and Director of Basketball Development.
The TrainersSlide 36
Nutritional gameplan slide on a collaborative approach: nutritional assessment, personalized diet and meal plan, with a detailed macronutrient plan and a network chef to prepare and deliver meals, forming a complete gameplan aligning training, nutrition and body composition goals.
Nutritional GameplanSlide 37
Slide introducing Todd Weiss, dietitian, sports nutritionist and trainer: registered dietitian and nutritionist at Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine, founder of Todd Weiss Fit, and consultant for professional and Olympic athletes.
Todd WeissSlide 38
Superior annual pre-draft pro day slide: over 100 representatives from all 30 NBA teams present, structured with drills and competitions similar to NBA workouts, designed to display strengths, demonstrate ability in NBA concepts and counter perceived weaknesses, with meetings arranged with NBA personnel.
Pre-Draft Pro DaySlide 39
Closing slide reading Let us get to work, with contacts for Mitchell August, COO and certified NBPA agent, and Corey Barker, President of Basketball Operations and certified NBPA agent.
Let's Get to WorkSlide 40