Rickea Jackson has become the first WNBA player to sign a shoe deal with Skechers, according to a report from Boardroom on Thursday.
The former Lady Vols star is in the middle of her rookie season with the Los Angeles Sparks. It is a multiyear deal, according to Boardroom.
Being the first WNBA player to join the Skechers roster is an incredible feeling,” Jackson told Sneaker Game. “The brand is a rising star in the sports world.”
The 6-foot-2 forward will be featured in footwear launches and in-store displays. Skechers started to sign NBA players players like New York Knicks forward Julius Randle, LA Clippers forward Terance Mann and Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid last season.