Cuban: NIL Donation Helped Indiana Land Mendoza

Cuban, an Indiana graduate, stated that athletic director Scott Dolson approached him during a loss to Notre Dame asking for financial assistance. Cuban asked 'how much is a little bit?' and agreed to cover the NIL costs. palladian.co.za

Mendoza went on to win the Heisman Trophy and a national championship with the Hoosiers before being drafted first overall in the 2026 NFL Draft. Cuban noted this was his first donation to the university since graduating in 1981.