Caitlin Clark turns into Nike’s latest signature athlete

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark has added a brand new distinction to her résumé: Nike signature athlete.

The No. 1 decide within the 2024 WNBA draft was launched Monday as the enduring model’s latest signature athlete, which entails the launch of a brand new signature brand, a group of sportswear and attire — and ultimately a signature sneaker.

“Nike’s signature roster features all-time greats, and I am incredibly proud to join some of the best athletes in the world,” Clark mentioned in a launch. “I’m excited to share a first look at what we’ve started to create together.”

Clark’s signature brand options interlocking C’s and a smaller, hidden C. According to the Nike launch, it represents her “magnetic connection with fans around the globe who are drawn to her unwavering confidence, steadfast commitment and remarkable shooting ability” and the way “Caitlin’s game was built from the inside out — a product of her passion for the sport, relentless drive and constant pursuit of perfection.”

“To me, this is more than just a logo, it’s a dream come true,” Clark mentioned in a press release. “People always talk about leaving your mark on the game — and this is another way I can do that.”

Her brand assortment will characteristic T-shirts, hoodies, shorts and pants for all ages, in addition to premium items for adults, and will probably be accessible beginning Oct. 1. A navy-and-yellow brand shirt will come out earlier, on Sept. 1.

Clark’s first signature shoe and attire assortment will debut in 2026, Nike mentioned. She will be a part of fellow Nike athletes A’ja Wilson and Sabrina Ionescu as lively WNBA gamers with signature sneakers.

Clark, the highest scorer in NCAA Division I historical past, has been a Nike athlete since 2022. In 2024, she signed a long-term cope with the sportswear large value a reported $28 million that was thought of the richest sponsorship contract for a girls’s basketball participant. Monday’s information mirrored a central pillar of that expanded partnership.

“At Nike, we’ve always drawn inspiration not only from the world’s greatest athletes but also from those who elevate the spirit of sport itself. Caitlin exemplifies both — an exceptional basketball player and an outstanding ambassador for the game,” Ann Miller, Nike govt vp of world sports activities advertising and marketing, mentioned in a press release. “We’re excited to take this next step together, continuing to shape this historic time for women’s basketball, and pushing the game and industry forward.”

Clark set a litany of information throughout her rookie season within the WNBA and got here in fourth in MVP voting, however she has been restricted to only 13 appearances out of the Fever’s 37 video games in 2025 as a result of accidents.