Basketball star Caitlin Clark has signed a sponsorship deal with US sporting goods company Wilson in a move not seen since Michael Jordan.
The company is releasing a signature collection of items featuring Clark, including limited-edition basketballs.
The last athlete that landed such a deal with Wilson was Michael Jordan and Caitlin has become such a big name in court.
With the multi-year sponsorship deal, Clark will become a brand ambassador and release additional items with Wilson, a century-old sporting goods brand.
“Wilson has been with me across some of the most pivotal moments in my career so far,” Clark said in a press release statement.
“I couldn’t be more excited to continue driving basketball forward alongside them. It feels surreal to have my own basketball collection.”
Clark has also racked up endorsement deals with sports brand Nike, sports drink brand Gatorade, insurance firm State Farm, and more.
The 22-year-old entered the professional league this year as the first overall pick, joining the WNBA’s Indiana Fever after a prolific collegiate career with Iowa University.
As part of the deal, Wilson will release three limited-edition white and gold basketballs featuring Clark, commemorating her first season in the WNBA.
Despite her success off the court, Clark’s professional debut has been off to a rough start.
Clark’s Indiana Fever has zero wins and four losses on the season, though she is the team’s leading scorer, averaging 17 points a game.
