Overview

• Ice Cube confirmed that BIG3 sponsors will not back a $5 million contract for Angel Reese similar to the one he proposed to Caitlin Clark.
• Sponsors told Cube they did not foresee Reese generating the same revenue surge for the league as Clark would have.
• Reese has delivered a standout sophomore season in the WNBA, averaging nearly 14 points and 12.5 rebounds per game while earning All-Star honors.
• She has also expanded her brand with a signature Reebok shoe and a feature on the NBA 2K26 WNBA Edition cover.
• The differing valuations of Reese and Clark highlight how sponsorship projections and personal branding shape career paths in women’s basketball.