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Angel Reese Talks About WNBA Endorsements: ‘Don’t Just Stop in College’ NIL Contracts………………
Although the use of name, image, and likeness chances in college athletics has made headlines, the firms who collaborate with these athletes do not intend to stop when their school careers are over.
Ask Angel Reese, please.
The rookie for the Chicago Sky stated, “I want people to know the deals don’t just stop in college,” during a Thursday SportsCenter interview (4:06 mark). “It doesn’t stop when you see professionals. I think they’ve expanded even further. I am a pro now, and I can do so much more.”
Wearing my new fav Beats Solo 4 in CLOUD PINK for my first campaign with Beats! 💋 Taking these with me everywhere! #beatspartner pic.twitter.com/TYiJ9m3WM4
— Angel Reese (@Reese10Angel) May 5, 2024
While attending LSU, Reese amassed a résumé that includes several All-American choices, a national championship, and SEC Player of the Year. As a result, she became well-known. She was among a select group of celebrities who contributed to women’s college basketball’s record-breaking television ratings this past season.
Millions of viewers watched the 2024 WNBA draft, as players like Cameron Brink, Reese, Kamilla Cardoso, and Caitlin Clark heard their names called. And those record ratings didn’t end there.
Reese has endorsement deals with Reebok, Beats By Dre, and other brands as she starts her WNBA career, demonstrating the kind of sustained interest that drives corporations to keep their partnerships with the athletes.
According to Rachel Bachman of the Wall Street Journal, Clark signed an eight-year, $28 million contract with Nike after the Indiana Fever selected her as the first overall pick following her record-breaking NCAA career at Iowa.
More focus on the court results from the off-court endorsements, as Reese kicked off her WNBA career with Wednesday’s season opening.
With 12 points and 8 rebounds, the LSU product demonstrated her promise even as her Sky fell short against the Dallas Wings 87-79. In addition, she is expected to take on more of a role in the frontcourt when colleague and fellow rookie Cardoso is out due to a shoulder injury.
As long as they perform to the best of their abilities on the court, Reese, Clark, and the other rookies will undoubtedly continue to receive endorsement deals. This season, they will be in the spotlight.