New York, NY—Clark, recently drafted into the WNBA by the Indiana Fever, is poised to secure a lucrative endorsement deal with Nike, according to some reports out there.
Having previously partnered with Nike during her college years at the University of Iowa, Clark’s previous contract with the brand expired at the conclusion of the women’s college basketball season.
The anticipated deal is said to include the creation of her own signature shoe line, as per Fox Business sources.
Although offers also came in from Under Armour and Adidas, per the same outlet, Clark’s choice seems to lean towards Nike.
According to the WNBA’s collective bargaining agreement, Clark is set to earn $338,056 over four years, a figure that has drawn criticism in light of the substantial contracts of male counterparts like Victor Wembanyama, who garnered $12.1 million in his rookie season with the San Antonio Spurs.
Clark’s exceptional performance during her college career, where she averaged 28.4 points over four seasons and delivered a remarkable 2023-2024 senior season with 31.6 points per game, 8.9 assists, and 7.4 rebounds, has garnered attention and acclaim from fans and pundits alike, according to Fox Business.
As the NCAA’s all-time leading scorer, Clark’s impact extends beyond the court, with her participation in several highly-watched women’s college basketball games, including the 2023-2024 season where the championship game between Iowa and South Carolina attracted a record-breaking 18.7 million viewers, a significant increase from previous years.
Despite Iowa’s loss in the championship game, Clark’s popularity remains on the rise, evidenced by the overwhelming demand for her Fever jersey on draft night, making it the top-selling jersey for any draft pick in Fanatics’ history, as reported by Fox Business.
Transitioning into the WNBA, Clark’s endorsement prospects are poised to soar further, with more sponsors expected to seek her out as one of the league’s most promising young stars.
Reflecting on her newfound status, Clark remains grounded, stating on draft night that she intends to approach endorsements with the same focus and professionalism that has guided her throughout her career thus far.
