Championship Individuals.

Championship TEAMS.

Sustaining Bison Basketball Success With Green and Gold Fund Support

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“Our philosophy is to find the right people. Regional players with blue collar values and character are the foundation of our success. Championship individuals create championship teams.”

- NDSU Women’s Basketball Coach Jory Collins

Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) has become a key factor in recruiting and retaining student-athletes and a necessary component to position NDSU as a destination school for top athletic talent. To remain competitive on a national level, we need your support.

Your gift to the Green and Gold Fund is a direct investment in student-athletes who fit the program’s culture, compete at a high level, and represent the Bison with pride.

We cannot do this alone. Now is the time to step forward and play an active role in the future success of NDSU Women’s Basketball.

THE GREEN AND GOLD FUND ADVANTAGE

The NDSU women’s basketball team is built around finding the right people — student-athletes with the character, values, and commitment to immerse themselves in NDSU and the surrounding community. Continuing this approach means attracting the right talent and creating a student-athlete experience that inspires them to stay.

Recruitment

In addition to academic and athletic opportunities, student-athletes are increasingly considering other resources available to support their overall experience, as they choose which college or university to attend. Recruitment depends on NIL opportunities to establish NDSU as a program of choice.

Retention

The ability to provide additional support to student-athletes throughout their collegiate careers has become essential to building consistent programs. NIL plays a significant role in keeping key contributors on the team and maintaining roster stability for the program.

NDSU women's basketball forward Avery Koenen hoisting the Summit League Championship trophy.

“NIL not only gets athletes to come to NDSU but keeps that talent here as well. It has made a big impact in my college career and kept me from having to leave a team and community I love.”

- NDSU Women’s Basketball Player Avery Koenen

NDSU WOMEN’S BASKETBALL GREEN AND GOLD FUND | $250,000

You can be a part of this exciting initiative.

The Green and Gold Fund serves as the structure through which the NDSU men’s basketball program receives NIL support. The fund has set a goal of $250,000 to provide the program with the resources needed to compete for high-level talent and retain student-athletes who contribute to the team’s achievements both on and off the court.

YOUR IMPACT

Each and every gift moves NDSU Women’s Basketball closer to its $250,000 goal, and your gift to create NIL opportunities will:

  • Strengthen recruiting efforts by positioning NDSU as a destination of choice for top student-athletes
  • Enhance retention and roster continuity by creating stability in an increasingly competitive NIL environment
  • Give the women’s basketball program the tools and resources needed to compete as NIL investment grows nationwide

Your commitment represents an opportunity to directly impact the student-athlete experience, ensuring that Bison women’s basketball continues to attract individuals who are aligned with the program’s values, character, and championship expectations.

RECOGNIZING YOUR SUPPORT

In acknowledgement of your gift, you will receive Team Makers membership benefits at the appropriate level, including recognition and NDSU Athletics engagement opportunities. Gifts to the fund count toward your priority points, and you will receive one point for every $50 contribution. Additionally, donations to the NDSU Women’s Basketball Green and Gold Fund are processed through the NDSU Foundation and fully tax-deductible.

Learn more about the benefits of supporting Bison Basketball through the Green and Gold Fund.

FROM SUCCESS TO CONTINUED EXCELLENCE

The Bison’s historic 2025–26 run saw the team set a school record for wins in a season, finishing 27-7 and capturing both the Summit League regular-season and Summit League Tournament championships.

You can help sustain this momentum.

Being Tough | Together extends beyond the court. It includes donors like you who step up to offer support when it matters most, and NIL is needed now more than ever to ensure NDSU Men’s Basketball can continue purusing excellence.

Make a gift to the Green and Gold Fund today, and you will play a direct role in providing the resources needed to attract and retain top talent and further develop a championship-caliber program.

Our directors of development are here to help you connect your Bison pride to immediate recruiting and retention needs. As you determine how you’d like to make your impact, please work with your director of development.

DERRICK LANG ’13

Justin Swanson ’06, ’07

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NDSU Team Makers

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