Essentially the most hyped ladies’s basketball prospect lately is sticking together with her Swoosh household.
Following tonight’s WNBA Draft, throughout which she was chosen by the New York Liberty with the primary total choose, former Oregon guard Sabrina Ionescu introduced that she’s formally becoming a member of the Nike household on a multi-year deal. Ionescu wore Nike gear throughout her Four-year keep at Oregon and had an in depth relationship with Kobe Bryant earlier than his premature passing earlier this yr.
Ionescu is coming off a stellar season with the Geese wherein she earned AP Participant of the 12 months and Naismith Participant of the 12 months honors, together with turning into the primary ever participant to report 2,000 factors, 1,000 assists and 1,000 rebounds in an NCAA profession.
“Throughout a time once we all want sport greater than ever, we’re thrilled to have a generational expertise like Sabrina be part of the Nike household,” mentioned Rosemary St. Clair, VP and GM Nike Girls. “Collectively, we’re going to convey much more pleasure to the sport of basketball and encourage the subsequent technology of athletes.”
Earlier than signing with Nike, Ionescu was additionally closely pursued by Below Armour and PUMA. Whereas particulars of her Nike deal haven’t but been made public, Ionescu did indicate that a signature sneaker was a subject that got here up in her negotiations throughout an interview with NBC Sports activities. It stays to be seen if a signature mannequin is a part of her settlement with Nike.
