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Adidas signs first NIL deal with girls' high school basketball player
While Smith is the first girl's high school athlete to represent Adidas, the brand has signed deals with a roster of women basketball players including Chelsea Gray, Kahleah Copper, Aliyah Boston, Aaliyah Edwards, Nneka Ogwumike, Betnijah Laney-Hamilton, Layshia Clarendon, Sophie Cunningham, Erica Wheeler, Zia Cooke, Alysha Clark and Janiah Barker.
Kaleena Smith becomes first high school women's basketball player to sign NIL deal with Adidas
Smith was dominant as a freshman at Ontario Christian, as she was named the 2023-2024 Girls Basketball MaxPreps National Freshman of the Year and also a member of the 2024 USA Women's U17 National Team.
Top High School Sophomore Makes History with adidas NIL Partnership
Now, as President of adidas Women’s Basketball the three-time WNBA champion and two-time MVP has made NIL history with her first athlete signing. This week, adidas announced Class of 2027 top recruit Kaleena Smith of Ontario (Calif.
5-Star WCBB Prospect Kaleena Smith Lands Historic Adidas NIL Contract at 16 Years Old
Kaleena Smith is just 16 years old, but she is already making history. The highly regarded basketball prospect agreed to a multiyear shoe deal with Adidas
Adidas signing high school basketball phenom Kaleena Smith
Adidas is wading more into the NIL market through a new deal with women's high school basketball star Kaleena Smith.
James Harden, Gilbert Arenas & other NBA stars hail Kaleena Smith's historic Adidas NIL deal
NBA stars including James Harden and Gibert Arenas sent their warm welcome wishes to Kaleena Smith after the Ontario Christian High point guard signed a historic NIL deal with sportswear giant Adidas.
Adidas Breaks New Ground with First NIL Deal for High School Girls' Basketball Player
Adidas signs 16-year-old basketball sensation Kaleena Smith, marking a milestone for women’s sports under Candace Parker’s leadership.
Adidas Signs First High School Women’s Basketball NIL Player
Smith is the first women’s basketball high school NIL athlete, joining a roster of Adidas women’s basketball players including, Chelsea Gray, Kahleah Copper, Aliyah Boston, Aaliyah Edwards, Nneka Ogwumike, Betnijah Laney, Layshia Clarendon, Sophie Cunningham, Erica Wheeler, Zia Cooke, Alysha Clark, and Janiah Barker.
Adidas Signs High School Basketball Phenom Kaleena Smith, the First Deal With Candace Parker as President of Women’s Basketball
"When I think about the future of women’s basketball, it’s clear it’s in good hands with hoopers like Kaleena," said WNBA icon and Adidas president of women's basketball Candace Parker.
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Inland Empire teen makes history after scoring NIL deal with adidas
Southern California teen Kaleena Smith became the first women's basketball student-athlete to sign an NIL deal with adidas.
Video: Cam Ward Gifts Miami OL Custom Diamond Chains; QB Has $2.1M NIL Valuation
Miami quarterback Cam Ward knows that life in the pocket can be much easier when your blockers are happy. Ward recently ...
Projected first-round NFL QB is throwing millions at his teammates
Ward, who began his college career at FCS program Incarnate Word in Texas, sits at No. 5 in the nation’s football NIL ...
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