adidas Basketball Welcomes Kaleena Smith to Family

adidas has announced the signing of Class of 2027 star Kaleena Smith as its first high school women’s basketball NIL partner. As the first signing under the leadership of Candace Parker as president of adidas Women’s Basketball, Kaleena joins a strong sisterhood of NIL and professional athletes united in pushing the women's game further and leaving it in a better place for the next generation of young hoopers.

​“I embrace any opportunity to challenge myself and improve my game, and I believe that’s what has fostered the confidence and skill I have on the court,” said Kaleena Smith. “I’m blessed to be part of something Candace is creating, and to get to do that with a brand like adidas who is taking a different approach to play a role to help grow the game for players like me. Plus, I’m really excited to get to rock the Harden sneakers this season.”

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