Dickinson: NIL earnings played role in transfer to Kansas

Former Michigan star Hunter Dickinson stated that a rise in his name, image, and likeness earnings was a factor in his decision to transfer to Kansas.

"The people hating on me would leave their job right now for a $10,000 increase," Dickinson said on Barstool Sports' "Roundball" podcast Tuesday.

"I got less than six figures at Michigan for the year," he added.

Dickinson transferred to the Jayhawks earlier in May after spending three seasons with the Wolverines. He also considered Kentucky, Villanova, and Maryland as his next school and said he strongly considered all four programs.

"I think this is the best place for me," Dickinson said. "It checks all the boxes. Worst-case scenario, it still works out fine for me."

Dickinson was a consensus second-team All-American in 2021 and was first-team All-Big Ten in 2021 and 2023. He averaged 18.5 points, nine rebounds, and 1.8 blocks last season.

"I still do love Michigan," Dickinson said. "I still love the school and everything. I love the program. That's why it was so hard to leave because I really didn't want to leave, I didn't. But I just felt like it was the best decision for me."

Kansas also added former five-star recruit Arterio Morris from Texas and ex-Towson guard Nick Timberlake from the transfer portal.