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Gonzaga Nation and Zags Collective Form Partnership To Support Gonzaga Student-Athletes

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Gonzaga Nation and Zags Collective Form Partnership To Support Gonzaga Student-Athletes SPOKANE (July 24, 2023) – Gonzaga Nation, the first destination for Bulldogs fans, has entered into a partnership with Zags Collective, the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) collective that creates new opportunities for Gonzaga student-athletes to grow their personal brand and […]

Limited-Edition Drew Timme Merch Drops As Zags Head To The Sweet 16

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Limited-Edition Drew Timme Merch Drops As Zags Head To The Sweet 16 SPOKANE – March 22, 2023 – Gonzaga men’s basketball team advances to their eighth straight trip to the Sweet 16 after ousting TCU last Sunday. Today, Drew Timme, Gonzaga’s All-American and WCC’s Most Outstanding Player releases a new limited-edition line […]

Benevolent bulldogs: Gonzaga men cheer up kids in pediatric cancer wing

Zag players visit pediatric cancer wing at children’s hospital When Roman Smith, 6, shyly told five Gonzaga basketball players that his only sport so far is soccer, a Zags guard threw him a compliment. “I want to learn soccer but I’m really big, so you’re probably better than me,” Julian Strawther told him. He and […]

Gonzaga stars to appear at NIL autograph session with Friends of Spike

Gonzaga stars to appear at NIL autograph session with Friends of Spike While NIL deals in college football have dominated the headlines, star basketball players are also doing deals. That’s especially true in communities like Spokane, Wash., where fans are crazy about the Gonzaga basketball program. That’s why it’s no surprise to see the Friends […]

Special Guest Matt Santangelo Joins Gonzaga Nation

Special Guest Matt Santangelo Joins Gonzaga Nation On a special bonus episode of the Gonzaga Nation podcast host Dan Dickau gets to catch up with fellow Zag alum Matt Santangelo. They talk NLI deals, the status of the program, what Matt has been up to and much more. He also talks about his new platform […]

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Nate Brown

General Manager

Nate Brown is the General Manager of Zags Collective, leading the charge to help amplify the opportunities for the Gonzaga student-athletes through NIL partnerships with local charities, fans and businesses. With over a decade of experience in the professional sports industry and as a former business owner in Spokane, Nate is a seasoned professional who knows what it takes to succeed. Most recently, he served as the National Sales Director for a prominent west-coast real estate company, where he was responsible for driving growth and retention. With a deep understanding of sales and marketing, Nate brings a wealth of knowledge to the table and is always seeking innovative ways to drive revenue and create partnerships.With a passion for ensuring the success of student-athletes both on and off the field, Nate is dedicated to providing the necessary resources to keep Gonzaga competitive on the national stage. He understands the importance of building and maintaining strong relationships with the community and local businesses, and works to maximize opportunities for Gonzaga’s student-athletes. As the son of two Gonzaga alumni, including a father who was a baseball pitcher and also a coach for the school, Nate has a great connection to the university and a passion for ensuring its continued success. Outside of work, Nate enjoys spending time with family, including his wife Jessica and their 16-year-old daughter Brooklynn and 12-year-old son Marcus. When not working or spending time with family, you can find Nate at any one of the amazing golf courses in Spokane, honing his swing!

Mike Smith

General Manager

Mike Smith joined Micconope 1851 in March 2023 and is excited to be the General Manager and looks forward to working with Blueprint Sports increase NIL revenue generation for Florida State University student-athletes. Smith comes to Micconope 1851 from Catawba College where he held the title as the Senior Director of Athletics, Development. Prior to working in Athletics at Catawba College, Mike served as the Associate Athletics Director for External Relations at Charleston Southern University. Smith has an impressive background in the collegiate athletics industry, having held senior level development and corporate sponsorship sales roles at The University of Southern Mississippi, Limestone University, the Sun Belt Conference, Florida Atlantic University, and with multimedia rights-holders Tele South Communications at the University of Mississippi, Learfield Sports at UNC Chapel Hill, and with International Sports Properties at Georgia Tech. Smith is a graduate of North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina, and holds a master’s degree in Business Management from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. In his new role here at Micconppe 1851, Smith will be responsible for raising major gifts for NIL deals as well as securing NIL corporate sponsorships for Florida State University student-athletes. Mike looks forward to helping ensure the FSU student-athletes have the resources and leadership opportunities to remain competitive nationally and positioned for success well beyond graduation. Mike is married to Katy Smith; the couple looks forward to relocating to Tallahassee, Florida, and becoming a part of the Micconope 1851 and Seminole family!

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