BILT Connections partners with Ohio State stars Denzel Burke and Cotie Mcmahon

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COLUMBUS, OH, UNITED STATES, Aug. 13, 2024 /EINPresswire / — Columbus, OH.– BILT Connections has named Denzel Burke and Cotie McMahon as the first student-athletes to join their effort. McMahon, a rising junior and forward on the Ohio State women’s basketball team, and Burke is a rising senior and defensive back on the football team.

“Cotie is an ideal fit for the BILT model as she is a star in the growing sport of women’s basketball,” said Chimdi Chekwa, co-founder of BILT Connections. “Cotie is very marketable, has a great personality and loves to get involved. community and is committed to growing professionally both on and off the court.”

BILT Connections is ushering in a new era of NIL (name, image and likeness), going beyond standard marketing offerings and developing an athlete-centric marketplace that aligns small businesses and innovation in partnership with college athletes. Athletes are given equity in exchange for public visibility and business acceleration efforts. BILT will leverage relationships with alumni, fans and government officials to create an ecosystem where innovation thrives behind the student-athletes they support.

“Denzel has proven throughout his career that he is a true leader and star on and off the court,” said Bryant Browning, co-founder of BILT Connections. “At this point in his career, Denzel is in a prime position to start taking action. to build his future beyond football.”

As BILT’s iconic athletes, Burke and McMahon will have the opportunity to set an example for future athletes by leveraging their peak value and establishing ownership of the brands they represent.

“I am excited about the opportunity to work with BILT and build relationships and a long-term foundation,” said McMahon.

BILT Connections will guide and consult Burke and McMahon through the various stages of entrepreneurship.

“I’m partnering with BILT to invest for the long term and prepare for financial freedom,” Burke said.

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About BILT Connections
BILT Sports Partnerships harness the power of collegiate sports and channel it into efforts that improve our communities while empowering the student-athlete with early iteration in entrepreneurship. By optimizing value and opportunity, BILT enables student-athletes to plan for life after sports. Co-founded by Sam Storts along with former Buckeye football standouts Chimdi Chekwa and Bryant Browning, BILT Connections works to bring former athletes, current athletes, teachers, business people, investors, service providers and the future workforce together , promoting central Ohio as a leading business and innovation hub.

About Cotie McMahon
Cotie McMahon came to Ohio State as a four-star athlete from Centerville, Ohio and immediately impacted the program by winning the Big Ten Freshman of the Year award as the Lady Buckeyes reached the Elite 8 for the first time in 30 years. years. As a sophomore, McMahon led the team in rebounds and was second in scoring as she brought home honorable mention All-American and first-team All-Big-Ten honors. McMahon also represented the USA in FIBA ​​games, winning gold on the U18 National Team in 2022, averaging 14.2 points, 7.5 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game. McMahon competed in the 2024 FIBA ​​​​3×3 Nations League Americas conference. McMahon specializes in the sports industry and has been a tremendous presence in her community, volunteering for countless fundraising events and charities.

About Denzel Burke
Denzel Burke came to Columbus as a four-star athlete in the 2021 recruiting class from Phoenix, Arizona. Burke was Ohio State’s first true freshman to start in the season opener since 1996. As a true freshman, Burke was named an ESPN Freshman All-American and third-team all-Big Ten after starting all 13 games and totaled 36 tackles. along with a team 13 passes defensed. Burke’s sophomore and junior seasons were as impressive as he was at the top two positions on the defense in passes defensed. Earning second-team All-American status in 2023, Burke is poised for a big year in 2024, where he has an opportunity to break the Ohio State record for career starts by a cornerback by starting all 35 games in which he played. Burke is a finance major with interests in business and entrepreneurship.

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