Adidas Makes Historic NIL Deal with High School Basketball Star Kaleena Smith

Kaleena Smith becomes the first high school female athlete to sign a NIL deal with Adidas, marking a significant move for women's sports.

Kaleena Smith, a top-ranked basketball prospect and sophomore at Ontario Christian High School, has signed a NIL deal with Adidas.
This partnership is the first of its kind for Adidas with a high school female athlete, highlighting a commitment to women's sports.
Smith, a standout player, was named the 2023-2024 Girls Basketball MaxPreps National Freshman of the Year.
Adidas, under the leadership of Candace Parker, aims to elevate young female athletes, especially Black women, in the sports arena.
Smith has already received offers from top college programs, further underscoring her potential as a future star in women's basketball.