Dunkin’ today celebrated its collegiate name, image and likeness (NIL) partnership with Syracuse University basketball guard JJ Starling. Starling served guests at the Dunkin’ restaurant at 4 Chevy Drive in East Syracuse by filling drive-thru orders, working the front counter and surprising guests with Dunkin’ cards, merch and the Gift of Donuts in honor of his partnership with the brand.
Starling is a member of Team Dunkin’, the brand’s recruiting class of 17 exceptional student-athletes from colleges and universities nationwide. A sophomore at Syracuse University and a Baldwinsville native, Starling is averaging 11.3 points per game this season. His favorite Dunkin’ order is an Iced Caramel Latte with whole milk and caramel drizzle, with a bacon and egg sandwich on a bagel and hashbrowns.
As part of Dunkin’s collegiate NIL partnerships, Starling and his fellow student-athletes, representing 16 teams from colleges and universities all over the country, will be sharing their experiences across social media and enjoying exclusive Team Dunkin’ merch to sport on and off the field.
Team Dunkin’ athlete and Syracuse University Men’s Basketball Guard JJ Starling works the drive-thru window at an event at the Dunkin’ restaurant at 4 Chevy Drive in East Syracuse on Wednesday, Nov. 29. Starling is part of Team Dunkin’, the brand’s recruiting class of 17 exceptional student-athletes from colleges and universities nationwide
Team Dunkin’ athlete and Syracuse University Men’s Basketball Guard JJ Starling (right) surprises guests with the Gift of Donuts at an event at the Dunkin’ restaurant at 4 Chevy Drive in East Syracuse on Wednesday, Nov. 29.
Team Dunkin’ athlete and Syracuse University Men’s Basketball Guard JJ Starling (center) poses with Dunkin’ mascot Cuppy (left) and Syracuse University mascot Otto (right) at an event at the Dunkin’ restaurant at 4 Chevy Drive in East Syracuse on Wednesday, Nov. 29
These powerhouse athletes, like so many college students, run on Dunkin’, and Dunkin’ is here to energize a growing roster of students through wins, losses and the daily grind of being a college athlete. Follow Starling’s journey as a Team Dunkin’ athlete on TikTok at @the.jstarr and on Instagram at @jstarr.