Caitlin Clark is re-upping with one of her biggest endorsement partners as she enters the WNBA, and she’ll enter rare air in the process.
The new star of the Indiana Fever is nearing an endorsement deal worth eight figures with Nike, an agreement that will likely include Clark receiving a signature shoe, The Athletic reported.
Adidas and Under Armour were also in the mix to sign Clark, with each athletic brand making “sizable offers,” according to The Athletic. Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry was a part of Under Armour’s attempt to land Clark, as she possibly could’ve joined the Curry Brand, The Athletic added.
But Clark will remain with Nike after her deal with the athletic brand expired at the end of her college career. She became one of the first college basketball players to sign a name, image and likeness (NIL) deal with Nike, becoming one of five college basketball players to join the brand in 2022.
“I grew up watching Nike athletes across all sports play their game,” Clark said in a press release at the time. “They have inspired me to work hard and make a difference. I’m humbled to be part of this first Nike basketball class and passionate about inspiring the next.”
Clark’s stardom ascended in the ensuing season, leading Iowa to the national title game that…
