Adidas, NIL and Kaleena Smith

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 Charts New Future For Women’s Basketball By Signing Rising Star Kaleena Smith As First High School NIL Athlete
With Candace Parker at the helm, adidas demonstrates its commitment to elevating women's basketball from the ground up.
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.
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 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, California high school basketball phenom, 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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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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Dwyane Wade drops 2-word reaction on Candace Parker after $39 billion brand signs Kaleena Smith to multi-year shoe deal
Even though he is no longer in the NBA, Dwyane Wade still has close ties to the basketball world. He recently applauded a WNBA icon as she thrives in her new role post-retirement.
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Inaugural 2027 women's basketball rankings release: Kaleena Smith shines as No. 1 prospect
California's Kaleena Smith is calm when playing the point guard position. She has the skill set to make any pass on the court at any time. Throughout my time watching her play, Smith was ...