Project Love Chicago

🚀 Introducing Our Fireside Chat Panelist: Jalen Coleman-Lands! 🏀🔥

We’re honored to have , NCAA National Champion, NIL entrepreneur, and financial literacy advocate, join us at the Project LOVE Chicago NIL Summit!

Jalen’s journey—from high school phenom to collegiate standout to business leader—makes him the perfect guide for student-athletes on leveraging NIL, building wealth, and preparing for life beyond sports.

🏀 Basketball Achievements:

📍 La Lumiere – Ranked 38th nationally 
🏅 Jordan Brand Classic 2015 
🍔 McDonald’s All-American Nominee
🎓 Played for Illinois, DePaul, Iowa State & Kansas
🏆 2022 NCAA National Champion with Kansas Jayhawks
🎯 Scored 1,500+ career points
💰 Used NIL deals in college to set up long-term success

💡 Financial Literacy & NIL Success:

🔹 Founder of Athelites House – Nonprofit educating athletes on finance & career planning
🔹 Founder of FigurePrint – Platform helping young athletes with financial literacy
🔹 NIL & Business Expert – Transitioned from athlete to entrepreneur, focusing on branding & investment

Collaboration with Project LOVE Chicago:
Jalen has mentored youth at our camps on financial literacy & career planning. His real-world experience and passion for mentorship make him a powerful voice in shaping the future of student-athletes.

🧠 What You’ll Learn from Jalen:

✅ Leveraging NIL to build wealth
✅ Transitioning from sports to a professional career
✅ Managing money, building credit & investing
✅ Personal branding & entrepreneurship
✅ Networking & building long-term relationships

📢 Meet Jalen at the Project LOVE Chicago NIL Summit!

📅 Tuesday, March 25, 2025
⏰ 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
📍 Bank of America Tower Chicago

🚨 SPOTS ARE LIMITED! DM us NOW to register & secure your seat! 🔥

Missed tryouts? Here’s your second chance. is looking for the best of the best to compete at the highest level in AAU basketball. If you couldn’t attend due to prior commitments, this is your final opportunity to showcase your skills and earn a spot on the team.

📆 Date: Saturday, March 1st

📍Location: Pullman Center - 10355 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL

⏰ Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

⛹️‍♂️ Age Groups: 13U & 14U (If you are in 8th grade, you must play 14U)

This final tryout will determine our official roster. If you or someone you know would be a great asset to the team, don’t miss this opportunity. AAU is extremely competitive, and we are here to compete at the highest level.

Register now to secure your spot. 🏆

🚨 Attention students! 🚨

Looking to boost your financial literacy, learn better money habits, and explore career opportunities in finance? Don’t miss Project LOVE Chicago’s No Days Off event, featuring Bank of America, Merrill, and Rapunzl Investments!

🗓 Date: Tuesday, January 21, 2025
🕘 Time: 9 AM - 1 PM
📍 Location: Bank of America Tower

💼 Learn about managing your money, building wealth, and financial literacy from industry experts.

📈 Plus, join Forbes 30 Under 30 recipient Myles Gage for a guided activity on stock investing—and gain insights into making smarter financial decisions!

Don’t miss the chance to engage in career panels, breakout sessions, an office tour, and guided activities, all while setting yourself up for an internship opportunity in the finance world!

🍕Lunch will be provided!

Secure your spot today! 💥