After winning co-Tewaaraton Awards in 2014 and setting all kinds of records for the UAlbany lacrosse program, Lyle and Miles Thompson are continuing to gain national fame and exposure.

The duo, along with cousin Ty, helped open up the sport to a new generation of fans. Miles and Ty graduated from UAlbany in 2014, but Lyle continued with the Danes season, leading them back to the NCAA quarterfinals, where they lost to Notre Dame for the second consecutive season.

And now, the former UAlbany brothers are appearing in national commericals. Check out this Nike campaign which ran last night during the HR Derby:

Not bad for two lacrosse players from UAlbany: To appear in a national ad with stars such as Mia Hamm, Andrew Luck, Mike Trout, Anthony Davis, Misty May-Treanor and more.

It's also just great for the sport to be featured in the same light as football, basketball, and baseball.

Both Lyle and Miles now play for the Florida Launch of Major League Lacrosse.

 

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