WNBA: Draft

This year’s WNBA rookie class boasts some of the most anticipated talents, with Angel Reese leading the pack. The former LSU standout, renowned in collegiate basketball, secured a lucrative NIL deal worth $1.8 million, a testament to her endorsement potential, which has seamlessly transitioned into her professional career.

Recently, images surfaced of Reese alongside fellow former LSU athlete Sha’Carri Richardson, promoting the upcoming Beats Solo 4 headphones for Beats by Dre.

Take a glimpse at these captivating images showcasing Reese and Richardson sporting the highly anticipated headphones.

The eagerly awaited Beats Solo 4 is slated for release, potentially by Thursday, although an official confirmation of the launch date is pending.

Priced at $199, mirroring its predecessor, the Beats Solo 3, upon its 2016 debut, these headphones promise to uphold the luxury standard associated with the Beats by Dre brand. Renowned in the audio industry for its high-end headphones and earbuds, Beats by Dre was co-founded by rap artist Dr. Dre and former record executive Jimmy Lovine in 2006.

In a landmark acquisition, Apple acquired the company for a staggering $3 billion in 2014, marking one of the most significant purchases in Apple’s history.

How much was Angel Reese’s NIL valuation?

LSU Stars Angel Reese and Olivia Dunne Are Rolling in NIL Deals - Sports Illustrated

Angel Reese emerged as a prominent and occasionally controversial figure in college basketball, garnering attention for her exceptional performances that consistently delivered double-doubles, save for her freshman year when she achieved third-team All-America honors at Maryland.

Her undeniable talent and marketability secured her one of the most substantial Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals in history, valued at $1.8 million according to On3, placing her second among all women’s college basketball players, just behind Iowa Hawkeyes standout Caitlin Clark, whose value reached $3.4 million. Reese also secured the eighth spot in the NIL 100 rankings.

Throughout her college career, Reese collaborated with major corporations such as AirBnB, Amazon, Sony PlayStation, Jansport, Reebok, and Beats by Dre.

Transitioning to the professional arena, Reese is poised to continue her partnerships, evident in her ongoing collaboration with Beats by Dre. Furthermore, as her career progresses, she may attract additional sponsorships and partnerships, further solidifying her position as a marketable athlete in the realm of professional sports.