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.
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.
Adidas Women’s Basketball President Candace Parker Signs Kaleena Smith, Making Her the Brand’s First High School Women’s Basketball Player to Receive an NIL Deal [Video]
WNBA legend and Adidas Women’s Basketball President Candace Parker has signed her first-ever athlete under Adidas historic NIL program, Class of 2027 top recruit Kaleena Smith from Ontario California Christian
Ontario standout student-athlete scores NIL deal with adidas
Southern California teen Kaleena Smith became the first women's basketball student-athlete to sign an NIL deal with adidas.
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Candace Parker on WNBA's Growth and Caitlin Clarks Influence: 'Im Pissed' About Missed Opportunities
Candace Parker speaks out on Caitlin Clark’s impact on the WNBA and the changes she missed by just a few years.
5 awesome Candace Parker photos back in Knoxville for Tennessee-Alabama
Of course, it’s a big game no matter what — cigars and all — and the college football fans who were lucky enough to attend the game in person at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville got to see WNBA star ...
Candace Parker Calls Out Networks for Burying WNBA Before Caitlin Clark's Arrival
WNBA legend Candace Parker is witnessing the boom in popularity that women's basketball is experiencing in real-time. Unfortunately for her, the sport's expone ...
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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 partner to sign an NIL deal with adidas.
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VIDEO: WNBA Legend Candace Parker Drops Bombshell Criticism On Networks For Burying Women’s Sports For Many Years
Candace Parker criticizes networks for burying women's sports for many years. (via @bbgoriginals) "The first time they put ...
Candace Parker amazed by Caleb Williams’ “Generational” financial strategy following $2.7 Million NIL privilege payday
WNBA legend Candace Parker praises the NCAA's NIL rules, highlighting how athletes like NFL star Caleb Williams are ...
Candace Parker Slams Networks for Women's Sports for Being 'Buried for So Long'
Parker, 38, sat down for an interview on the Bloomberg Original podcast The Deal with Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly, ...
WNBA legend Candace Parker declares women's sports existed before Caitlin Clark but nobody cared
In recent years, the WNBA has emerged as one of the most-watched sports leagues in the U.S. With the help of the NBA, it has ...
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 ...