Rink Rocks with IPZ…Thaiss Rakes for the Angels…Zito Talks Athletes & Brands

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Rink Rocks with IPZ

Incoming Hampton University Freshman, Eunique Rink, has signed with IPZ to pursue NIL opportunities. Rink, a 6'11" Center, attended College Achieve Charter School, in Asbury Park, NJ this past season. In 23 games, he averaged 7 points, 4.5 rebounds, and an impressive 1.7 blocks per game.

Eunique was recently featured on Pix11 this past season, showcasing his buoyant personality, and his fantastic support for the Books and Basketball program at the Salvation Army’s West Side gym in Newark.  The program is run by Muhamad Oliver, who has provided guidance to numerous high school athletes in New Jersey.

Please welcome "Neek" to the IPZ Family!

Thaiss Rakes for the Angels

In game one of a three game series against the Colorado Rockies, Matt Thaiss made history last week for the Los Angeles Angels. Thaiss became the first catcher in Angels history to drive in five runs and steal two bases in the same game. He also became the second catcher in major league history to do so.

Thaiss’s first two RBIs came in the third inning when he doubled to right field, cutting the Rockies lead to 6-4. He came up again in the fourth inning with two outs and the bases loaded. Coming through in the clutch again, Thaiss singled to right driving in two more runs and giving the Angels a 7-5 lead. Thaiss would add another insurance run for his team on a single in the bottom of the eighth, giving the Angels a three-run cushion heading into the ninth inning. Thaiss also stole two bags in the game to cap off a historic night.

Thaiss has appeared in 30 games this year, hitting for a .253 average, the best of his career so far. The Angels currently sit outside the wild card but look to finish the season strong.

Zito Talks Athletes & Brands

In a recent interview with Leaders Magazine, IPZ founder Bob Zito explained why brands love athletes, and how athletes can help brands.

https://www.leadersmag.com/issues/2024.3_Jul/PUR/LEADERS_Robert_Zito_Zito_Partners.html

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