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This is HERE — Wayne's complete high school sports destination covering every district, every program, and every athlete. — High Schools 2 College Programs MHSAA Athletic Association 89 Cities in Network No Games Scheduled Today Check back on game days or [visit Game Day Live →](/game-day/) **HEREDetroit covers high school athletics in Wayne.** School profiles are coming soon. Check back for full coverage of every district, every program, and every athlete. All Sports Football Basketball Baseball Softball Soccer Tennis Golf Swimming Wrestling Track & Field Volleyball Lacrosse Cross Country Cheerleading Wayne High School *Programs* School profiles coming soon for Wayne. 🏫 School Profiles Coming Soon HEREDetroit will cover every high school athletic program in Wayne. Check back soon for full school profiles, rosters, schedules, and Game Day Live coverage. [Notify Me When Live](/contact/) Wayne Higher Education College *Programs* 2 NCAA athletic programs right here in Wayne — collegiate-level competition close to home. Wayne State University Warriors NCAA Division II Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Michigan's only urban research university, in Midtown Detroit. 350+ academic programs across 13 schools and colleges; Warriors compete in NCAA Division II GLIAC. 18 varsity sports Varsity Sports [Visit Athletics Site →](https://www.wayne.edu) University of Detroit Mercy Titans NCAA Division I Horizon League Michigan's largest Catholic university; nationally known for law, dental, and engineering. Titans compete in NCAA Division I Horizon League. 17 varsity sports Varsity Sports [Visit Athletics Site →](https://www.udmercy.edu) Weekly Honors Player & Play *of the Week* Wayne's top performers recognized weekly by HERE Sports reporters — voted by the community every week. Weekly Honor Player of the Week 🏆 Coming Soon Player of the Week voting launches with the 2025–26 school year. Nominees are selected by HERE Sports reporters and voted on by the Detroit community each week. [Nominate an Athlete](/contact/) Weekly Highlight Play of the Week 🎬 Coming Soon Play of the Week video highlights are coming with full Game Day Live coverage. Submit your game highlights for consideration in the HERE Sports Spotlight. [Submit a Highlight](/contact/) College NIL College NIL *Hub* Tracking NIL activity at Detroit's college programs — Wayne State University and University of Detroit Mercy. What is NIL? Name, Image & *Likeness* NIL stands for Name, Image, and Likeness — an athlete’s right to earn compensation when a third party uses their name, image, or likeness (endorsements, social posts, appearances, camps, autographs). In Michigan, college NIL is governed by **Mich. Comp. Laws § 390.1731 et seq.** — [read the full statute](https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=MCL-Act-366-of-2020). **High-school NIL is permitted in Michigan under conditions** set by the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) (MHSAA Handbook, Regulation I — Section 11 (Personal Branding Activity / Name, Image, and Likeness)). See the conditions panel below. MI College NIL Law — Mich. Comp. Laws § 390.1731 et seq. What the Statute Says 2020 PA 366 (HB 5217), signed Dec 30, 2020; effective Dec 31, 2022 · Amended HB 4643 (2025-26 session) introduced June 2025 to amend MCL 390.1731 et seq.; status pending as of June 2026 — verify at legislature.mi.gov College Athletes May: - Earn compensation for the use of their name, image, or likeness, independent of athletic participation or performance (MCL 390.1733). - Sign endorsement contracts and participate in advertising campaigns with third parties for the period of their eligibility; compensation does not affect scholarship eligibility or renewal (MCL 390.1733–1735). - Use a school’s trademarks or facilities in NIL activities only if the institution expressly grants permission; institutions are not required to facilitate NIL opportunities for students (MCL 390.1733). - Retain an agent, attorney, NIL advisor, or other representative to arrange and secure NIL deals; institutions may not prevent students from obtaining professional representation related to NIL contracts (MCL 390.1733). Prohibited: - Endorsements for tobacco, alcohol, gambling (including sports betting), illegal substances or activities, or banned athletic substances (MCL 390.1735). - Apparel contracts that require the student-athlete to display a sponsor’s apparel during official team activities if those activities conflict with a provision of the student-athlete’s ‘team contract’ with the institution (MCL 390.1735). - Compensation for athletic participation or performance (pay-for-play) beyond what is permitted by institutional or collegiate athletic association policy, court order, or settlement (MCL 390.1733). Source: [scstatehouse.gov / Mich. Comp. Laws § 390.1731 et seq.](https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=MCL-Act-366-of-2020) HIGH-SCHOOL NIL — Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) RULES Conditions for HS Athletes MHSAA Handbook, Regulation I — Section 11 (Personal Branding Activity / Name, Image, and Likeness) Effective January 27, 2026, the MHSAA Representative Council unanimously adopted Regulation I, Section 11, permitting Michigan high school student-athletes to earn compensation through Personal Branding Activity (PBA) — the MHSAA’s term for NIL. Michigan became the 46th state to adopt high-school NIL provisions. Athletes may earn compensation from individual, third-party branding opportunities provided all activities comply with MHSAA rules. Conditions: - Compensation must NOT be contingent on athletic performance, statistics, awards, team participation, or competition outcomes (pay for play is prohibited). - Compensation must NOT be an inducement to enroll at, remain enrolled at, or transfer to a specific school. - PBA must NOT be provided, facilitated, arranged, or promoted, directly or indirectly, by an MHSAA member school, coach, administrator, employee, or any associated entity or individual (including boosters who contributed over $10,000 in the past four years). - No MHSAA or member-school name, logos, mascots, trademarks, or other obvious identifiers (including uniforms, facilities, or school social media accounts) may be used. - No school apparel, uniforms, or equipment bearing school name, logo, or mascot may be worn in any PBA. - No member-school facility (stadium, gym, fields, or other school property) may be used for any PBA activity. - PBA may not involve industries deemed inappropriate or inconsistent with interscholastic athletics values, including gambling, gaming, betting, alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, banned substances, performance enhancers, firearms/weapons, or adult/explicit content. - Any verbal or written PBA opportunity or contract must be disclosed to the student-athlete’s school and to the MHSAA within seven (7) business days of finalization, via MHSAA’s required Disclosure Form, for review and approval before the contract is signed. Penalties for Violations: - Student violation: minimum 90 school days of ineligibility from all MHSAA interscholastic athletics from the date of determination; maximum up to remaining eligibility. - School/staff violation: suspension of school employee or connected individual; member school may face loss of MHSAA membership privileges and removal from MHSAA tournament competition. - Third or repeated violations: penalty determined by MHSAA based on nature, knowledge, and intent of the violation. Source: [Read the official Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) By-Laws](https://www.mhsaa.com/students/name-image-likeness) NCAA NIL POLICY — APPLIES TO ALL DETROIT COLLEGE PROGRAMS NCAA Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) — interim & ongoing policy NCAA rules apply alongside state law; athletes should review both their campus NIL policy and applicable state law, and consult their compliance office or Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR). NCAA Says Allowed: - Compensation specifically for use of the athlete's NIL (ads, posts, appearances). - Deals with a valid business purpose tied to a real product, service, or event offered to the public. - Compensation within a reasonable range for people with similar fame or influence. - Use of an agent or marketing professional for NIL services. NCAA Says Not Allowed: - Pay with no required promotional activity or deliverables. - Agreements that say the athlete's NIL will be used later with no defined plan. - Pay-for-play, including payment to attend or compete for a specific school, or compensation for athletics participation or achievement. - Compensation outside a reasonable range for similar deals. Disclosure (Division I): Division I athletes must report all third-party NIL deals worth $600 or more (aggregate smaller payments from the same payer that total $600 or more) via NIL Go, the College Sports Commission's compliance-review platform. Source: [NCAA — Name, Image, Likeness](https://www.ncaa.org/sports/2021/7/9/name-image-likeness.aspx) College NIL Activity 0 No College NIL Activity Listed Yet No college NIL deals have been registered yet. Be the first local business to partner with a Detroit college athlete at Wayne State University and University of Detroit Mercy. [Post a Deal](/contact/) Detroit College Programs 2 Wayne State University Warriors NCAA Division II · Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) University of Detroit Mercy Titans NCAA Division I · Horizon League Presenting Sponsor Your Brand Here — College NIL Hub Sponsor Be the presenting sponsor of the Detroit College NIL Hub. Reach college athletes, parents, coaches, and local sports fans across the HEREDetroit audience. [Claim This Sponsorship](/section-sponsorship/?section=find-my-school) Sports Attorneys Reach college athletes at Wayne State University and University of Detroit Mercy who need NIL contract review, eligibility guidance, and legal representation. [Partner with HERE](/section-sponsorship/?section=find-my-school&role=partner) Sports Agents Connect with emerging Detroit college talent. List your agency in the College NIL Hub and offer representation services to college athletes and their families. [List Your Agency](/section-sponsorship/?section=find-my-school&role=agency) Financial Advisors College athlete NIL income creates real financial planning needs. Position your firm as the trusted money management resource for Detroit college athletes. [Reach Athletes](/section-sponsorship/?section=find-my-school&role=reach-athletes) Education & Training NIL *Workshops* Free and paid workshops helping Wayne college athletes, parents, and coaches navigate the NIL landscape — from contracts to taxes to brand building. Upcoming Workshops IN-PERSON College NIL 101: What Michigan Student Athletes Need to Know Coming Soon TBD Detroit, MI A foundational workshop covering Michigan's NIL statute, NCAA rules, how to evaluate a deal, and the basics of building your personal brand as a college athlete. [Register / Learn More →](/contact/) VIRTUAL Building Your Brand: Social Media & NIL for College Athletes Coming Soon TBD Virtual — Zoom Learn how to build a followable athletic brand on Instagram and TikTok, approach local businesses for partnerships, and protect your eligibility under NCAA guidelines. [Register / Learn More →](/contact/) IN-PERSON The NIL Contract: What College Athletes & Parents Must Know Coming Soon TBD Detroit, MI A practical legal literacy workshop for college athletes and their parents. Covers contract terms, exclusivity clauses, tax implications, and when to hire a licensed sports agent. [Register / Learn More →](/contact/) On-Demand On-Demand NIL Workshop Library Miss a live workshop? The HERE NIL Workshop Library will feature recorded sessions covering everything from NCAA eligibility rules to contract basics to building your personal brand. All sessions will be free for Detroit college athletes and their families. Available soon — sign up to be notified when the library launches. [Notify Me When Available](/contact/) Presenting Sponsor — NIL Workshops Your Law Firm or Sports Agency College Athlete Representation · NIL Contracts · NCAA Compliance Sponsor the HEREDetroit NIL Workshop Series and reach college athletes, parents, and coaches across Detroit's college programs. Your brand in front of the next generation of athletes — at every workshop, on every recap, and across the HERE Sports audience. [Claim This Sponsorship →](/section-sponsorship/?section=find-my-school) Evergreen Resources NIL Resources *& Insight* Essential NIL knowledge for Wayne college athletes, parents, and the local businesses who want to partner with them. FEATURE How Michigan’s NIL Statute Works: A Guide for College Athletes Michigan’s NIL statute (2020 PA 366, MCL 390.1731 et seq.) applies to intercollegiate athletes only. Here’s what college athletes at University of Michigan, Wayne State, and University of Detroit Mercy need to know. [Read Article](https://www.heredetroitmi.com/2026/05/31/how-state-nil-statute-works-college-athletes/) GUIDE When Should a College Athlete Get a Representative? Sports agents, NIL advisors, and certified athlete representatives — who does what, what it costs, and when to make the call as a college athlete. [Read Article](https://www.heredetroitmi.com/2026/05/31/when-college-athlete-get-representative-nil/) FINANCE NIL & Taxes: What Detroit College Athletes Need to Know NIL income is taxable. Here’s the plain-language breakdown of 1099s, self-employment tax, and how to stay compliant as a college athlete. [Read Article](https://www.heredetroitmi.com/2026/05/31/nil-taxes-college-athletes/) ELIGIBILITY NCAA NIL Rules: What’s Allowed and What’s Not NCAA NIL rules govern what college athletes can and cannot do. This guide breaks down permitted activities, disclosure requirements, and what could put your eligibility at risk. [Read Article](https://www.heredetroitmi.com/2026/05/31/ncaa-nil-rules-allowed-not-allowed/) FOR PARENTS The Parent’s Guide to College NIL If your son or daughter is being recruited or already signed, you’re going to be the first call when an NIL deal lands. Here’s what every parent of a Michigan college athlete should know. [Read Article](https://www.heredetroitmi.com/2026/05/31/parents-guide-college-nil/) FOR BUSINESSES The Local Business Playbook: Partner With Detroit College Athletes Local businesses in Detroit can absolutely sign NIL deals with University of Michigan, Wayne State, and University of Detroit Mercy athletes — if you do it right. Here’s the playbook: what’s legal, what works, and what to put on paper. [Read Article](https://www.heredetroitmi.com/2026/05/31/local-business-playbook-college-athletes/) Section Sponsor — NIL Resources Your Sports Agency or Law Firm NIL Counsel · College Athlete Representation · Contract Law Sponsor the HERE NIL Resources section and be the trusted authority for Detroit college athletes navigating contracts, eligibility, and financial planning. Reach a highly engaged, action-ready audience of athletes and their families. [Claim This Sponsorship →](/section-sponsorship/?section=find-my-school) The Platform HERE Sports *Ecosystem* Find My School is one part of a complete high school sports platform built exclusively for Wayne. Live Coverage Game Day Live Game Day Live is HEREDetroit's real-time coverage platform for every high school game across Wayne. Live scores, in-game updates, post-game reports, and highlight coverage — for every sport, every school, every week. - Live scores and in-game updates across all schools - Post-game reports with stats and quotes from coaches and players - Game-day photo galleries and highlight video embeds - Push notifications for game starts, score changes, and final results - Full game archives — every score from every school, every season [Visit Game Day Live →](/game-day/) Weekly Preview Game Week Preview Game Week is HEREDetroit's weekly sports preview — published every Monday and covering the upcoming week across all Wayne schools. Matchup breakdowns, athletes to watch, historical context, and game-week storylines you won't find anywhere else. - Weekly schedule rundown across all schools and all sports - Top matchups of the week with full analysis - Athletes to watch — scouted by HERE Sports reporters - Playoff positioning and standings updates by classification - Cross-district rivalries, milestone games, and storylines [Read This Week's Preview →](/game-week/) Questions & Answers Find My School *FAQ* Common questions about HEREDetroit, high school athletics in Wayne, and the College NIL Hub. - What high schools does HEREDetroit cover? HEREDetroit covers the public high school athletic programs in Wayne. School profiles are coming soon. - How is HERE Sports different from MaxPreps? MaxPreps is a national aggregator that collects stat data submitted by schools. HEREDetroit is hyper-local — built exclusively for Wayne with live reporting from HERE Sports journalists at the games. We cover game-day live scores with in-game updates, college sports coverage, Player and Play of the Week voting, weekly previews, and connect local businesses directly with student athletes. We're part of the Detroit community, not a national database. - What is NIL and does it apply to Detroit high school athletes? NIL stands for Name, Image, and Likeness. In Michigan, college NIL is governed by Mich. Comp. Laws § 390.1731 et seq. ([read the statute](https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=MCL-Act-366-of-2020)), which applies to intercollegiate athletes only. High-school NIL **is permitted** in Michigan under MHSAA Handbook, Regulation I — Section 11 (Personal Branding Activity / Name, Image, and Likeness) rules, subject to strict conditions (no school marks, no facilities, no performance-contingent pay, etc.). [Read the official by-laws.](https://www.mhsaa.com/students/name-image-likeness) HEREDetroit's College NIL Hub tracks NIL activity at Detroit's college programs. - How does Player of the Week voting work? HEREDetroit sports reporters nominate standout athletes each week based on game performance across Wayne high schools. Voting opens Monday and closes Thursday. The winner is announced Friday and featured on the HEREDetroit homepage, the Find My School page, and across HERE's social media channels. A formal voting system is coming soon — check back for weekly nominees once the 2025-26 school year begins. You can nominate athletes anytime via the Contact page. - Where do I find schedules and scores for Wayne schools? Game Day Live on HEREDetroit covers real-time scores, game coverage, and post-game reports for Wayne high schools — visit /game-day/ for live coverage. For full season schedules, each school's individual athletics page (linked from every card above) lists their district-published schedules. Game Week Preview, published every Monday at /game-week/, gives you the full weekly schedule rundown with matchup analysis. - How can my business partner with Detroit student athletes? HEREDetroit connects local businesses with college athletes at Wayne State University and University of Detroit Mercy for NIL partnerships that comply with Michigan law and NCAA rules. Businesses can sponsor the College NIL Hub, connect with college athletic programs, or advertise alongside HERE's sports coverage. Note: Michigan high school athletes are NOT eligible for NIL deals under MHSAA rules. Contact HEREDetroit at /contact/ to explore college athlete partnerships. HEREDetroit Find My School — Wayne high school sports, college NIL hub, Player & Play of the Week, college programs, and the complete HERE Sports Ecosystem. Part of the HERE City Network. 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