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Adidas signs first NIL deal with girls' high school basketball player
Adidas has signed one of its youngest female athletes yet. The German sports apparel brand on Thursday announced the signing of Kaleena Smith as its first high school girl's basketball partner under a name, image and likeness, or NIL, deal. Smith ...
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.
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.
Kaleena Smith becomes first high school women's basketball player to sign NIL deal with Adidas
Adidas announced Thursday it has signed 16-year-old Kaleena Smith, a five-star recruit from Ontario Christian High School, to its first NIL deal for a high school women's basketball player. Smith becomes the company's first signing under three-time WNBA champion Candace Parker,
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 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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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.
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Kaleena Smith, California high school basketball phenom, scores NIL deal with adidas
The Southern California standout student-athlete made history by becoming the first women’s high school basketball partner ...
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 ...
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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.
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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NIL for high school players is real, and it looks good on Vernell Brown III | Football Insider
Brown is all smiles these days. The University of Florida commit has inked an NIL deal with Adidas and will represent the company by wearing its sportswear. He is the No. 1 player in the Sentinel ...