Could NiJaree Canady stay at Stanford? A historic NIL deal for softball could make it happen

Each day NiJaree Canady remains uncommitted to another school is a relief for Stanford, which is hoping the 2024 Pac-12 Softball Pitcher of the Year will stay after entering the transfer portal. With some experts suggesting that bidding for Canady could reach up to $1 million annually, Stanford is engaged in negotiations that might reshape non-revenue sports. A source familiar with the discussions did not reveal exact numbers but indicated that Stanford’s NIL collective, Lifetime Cardinal, is fully committed to keeping the top returning player in the nation. “It’s extremely…