Caitlin Clark launches her own line of Wilson basketballs, following in the footsteps of Michael Jordan four decades later

Caitlin Clark, the rising star of the WNBA, has just inked a groundbreaking sponsorship deal with sports equipment giant Wilson. The deal, reminiscent of the iconic partnership Michael Jordan had with Wilson in the 1980s, will see the release of a signature line of basketballs designed by Clark herself.

While the financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, it is clear that Wilson is investing heavily in the young athlete. Clark expressed her excitement about the collaboration, stating, “Wilson has been with me through some of the most pivotal moments in my career, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to continue pushing the boundaries of basketball alongside them.”

The first drop in the collection, featuring a white-and-gold WNBA basketball with personalized engravings celebrating Clark’s iconic moments, is set to launch on Tuesday. Wilson’s head of global brand, Amanda Lamb, praised Clark as a trailblazer in the sport and expressed pride in partnering with her to innovate both on and off the court.

Despite a rocky start to her WNBA career with the winless Indiana Fever, Clark has been a standout player, ranking in the league’s top 5 for average points, assists, and blocks per game. However, her fiery passion for the game was evident when she received her first technical foul on Monday for expressing frustration with a referee.

As Clark continues to make waves in the basketball world, her partnership with Wilson is sure to elevate her status as a cultural icon and inspire future generations of athletes.