SUMMARY
- After a successful high school career, Caitlin Clark, joined the University of Iowa in 2020 and has changed the landscape of the university ever since.
- Recently, the news of Clark becoming the first-ever female athlete to sign a deal with a reputed sports brand, Panini took over the headlines.
Caitlin Clark has made a name for herself in the basketball world. The 22-year-old has built an impressive resume and seems to be on a quest of breaking and making unbreakable records. Recently, the news of Clark becoming the first-ever female athlete to sign a deal with a reputed sports brand, Panini took over the headlines. This has piqued the curiosity of many, and fans must be looking out for more details about this exclusive deal.
The current season is undeniably going well for the Iowa Hawkeyes’ star. Her college career now stands as one of the most successful ones with record-breaking moments like breaking Kelsey Plum’s NCAA scoring record and now reaching the all-time leading scorer in NCAA Division I basketball, etc. Furthermore, the basketball sensation has also officially declared for the upcoming WNBA Draft 2024.
Notably, Clark who was one of the top players after graduation from high school joined the University of Iowa in 2020 and has changed the landscape of the university ever since. She leads the Hawkeyes in various categories such as three-pointers, scoring, assists, and triple-doubles. Clark’s NCAA college stats are incredible as she has averaged 28.3 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 8.1 assists per game during her tenure.
Caitlin Clark exclusive trading card with Panini will begin on April 1
The future WNBA player, Caitlin Clark has signed an exclusive multi-year deal with Panini. This incredible and one-of-a-kind deal was announced on March 6, 2024. Even though the deal has begun, the exclusive trading card will start from April 1. Her first Panini Instant Card will celebrate the moment when she became the all-time leading scorer in women’s college basketball.
Caitlin Clark has agreed to a partnership with @PaniniAmerica, that includes trading cards and autographed memorabilia.
The first-ever female athlete to partner with Panini 💯 pic.twitter.com/2I97lsSBk7
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) March 6, 2024
In a news release, the senior vice president of marketing and athlete relations, Jason Howarth, spoke about the young athlete. He said, “Caitlin is a generational talent, and it is natural that she should be our first multi-year exclusive female athlete.” Additionally, Howarth revealed that Panini will have a range of products and memorabilia featuring Clark that they believe fans will love and adore.
Caitlin Clark has endorsement deals with State Farm, Nike, Bose Corporation, etc.
Caitlin Clark’s recent deal with Panini is an addition to her already impressive endorsement deals list which includes reputable brands such as State Farm, Nike, Bose Corporation, etc. As a result, her NIL earning valuation currently stands at $3.1 million and is expected to rise after her new deal. It is noteworthy that Clark’s NIL valuation stood at $910,000 at the end of February, and had a 237% spike after she broke various records.
Furthermore, the rise in Clark’s NIL earnings has left Angel Reese in the dust. The two are among the most popular college-athletes and comparisons between them are often drawn. While Clark has announced her plans to join the league, Reese hasn’t declared her eligibility as of now. Fans await to see how Iowa Hawkeyes‘ star journey unfolds and witness her more record-breaking moments.