*Chicago Sky star Angel Reese has extended her partnership with Reebok.
Their collaboration began in October 2023 when Reese, then playing for LSU, became Reebok’s first long-term name, image, and likeness (NIL) signing, PEOPLE reports. While Reebok did not disclose the specifics of the deal, they announced that Reese’s signature sneaker is set to launch in 2026.
Per ESPN, Reebok’s head of basketball Jide Osifeso said, “Reebok and Angel are growing together every day and our visions for the future are aligned. We’re excited to continue the relationship with a ground-up build of her signature silhouette.”
Reese recently discussed the shoe with Shaquille O’Neal, the president of Reebok Basketball, on her Unapologetically Angel podcast.
“I’m extremely excited to let you guys know that we are officially coming out with a Reebok by Angel signature shoe,” she said on the show.
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In a statement, Angel had this to say about her merch collection with Reebok: “I am honored to unveil my first collection with Reebok, and worked hand in hand with the brand to ensure each and every piece is designed to elicit confidence and expression. I wanted to create a collection that allowed women and girls everywhere to embrace their femininity and power in whatever they’re doing. This collection is for HER to be stylish and fierce on all occasions.”
Reese’s Reebok announcement comes nearly two months after she revealed her collaboration with Reese’s Pieces and thanked fans for making the new deal possible.
The WNBA rookie shared a video montage on social media featuring her ‘Reese’s Pieces’ fans requesting the partnership, along with headlines leading up to the sponsorship. The collab includes three merchandise drops, with the first collection featuring t-shirts, hoodies, crop tops, and hats in beige and white. Additional releases will include a basketball jersey and a Reese’s Cup logo collection, each with eight designs, Complex reports. The price of the T-shirts is $49, hoodies $79, crop tops $39, and hats ($39).
“To the Reese’s Pieces, y’all made this happen! Shop our limited edition Angel Reese x Reese’s Pieces Logo Collection on http://TheAngelReese.com NOW! Stay tuned for 2 more drops to come. WE LOVE YOU ALL!!! @reeses,” she wrote.
“The fans really made this happen,” said Reese in a press statement. “This collection is for my Reese’s Pieces – who’ve been with me every step of the way and the design elements bring together things that I love -basketball, style, and of course, Reese’s!”
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