Kansas transfer Hunter Dickinson implies NIL played role in leaving Michigan: ‘It took a lot of courage’

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College athletics has evolved beyond what your grandparents might remember thanks to the influence of the Name, Image, and Likeness era. 

Hunter Dickinson, a three-time All Big Ten selection, announced last week he’d transfer to Kansas after three years at Michigan.

Hunter Dickinson of the Michigan Wolverines reacts after a turnover during the Rutgers Scarlet Knights game at United Center on March 9, 2023, in Chicago. (Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images)

On Tuesday's "Roundball" podcast, Dickinson implied that NIL money played a role in his decision to leave Michigan. 

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"The people hating on me would leave their job right now for a $10,000 increase," Dickinson said, per ESPN. "I got, at Michigan, I got less than six figures. I got less than six figures at Michigan for the year."

During his junior season at Michigan, Dickinson put up 18.5 points, 9 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 1.8 blocks per game. 

Hunter Dickinson of the Wolverines reacts against the Wisconsin Badgers at Crisler Arena on Feb. 26, 2023, in Ann Arbor, Michigan.  (Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

Dickinson will join a Kansas roster that retained point guard Dajuan Harris and forward K.J. Adams from last year's team that won the Big 12 regular-season championship and earned a one-seed in the NCAA Tournament. 

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Dickinson said it was difficult to leave Michigan, but said it was time for him to be "selfish" with his career. 

"I still do love Michigan," he said. "I still love the school and everything. I love the program. That's why it was so hard to leave because I really