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USA Today
17-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
A'Ja Wilson showcases new 'Blue Fury' colorway for Nike A'One shoe ahead of May release
A'Ja Wilson showcases new 'Blue Fury' colorway for Nike A'One shoe ahead of May release Show Caption Hide Caption Kiki Iriafen and the 2025 wnba draft class shine on the orange carpet Paige Bueckers, Hailey Van Lith, and the 2025 WNBA Draft class stunned on the orange carpet in standout looks before the big night tipped off. WNBA star A'ja Wilson's new signature shoe ― the Nike A'Ones ― announced another colorway for the shoes ahead of their release in May. On Wednesday, Nike announced the "Blue Fury" color scheme for her signature line, set to release on May 15. The "Pink A'ura" color scheme was previously announced. 'White/Silver' and 'Black/Hyper Pink," are the other colors expected to be available. The shoes will retail for $110 in unisex adult and $90 for kids. REQUIRED READING: Shop Nike shoes, jerseys and more inspired by basketball phenom A'ja Wilson In February, Nike and Wilson revealed the new line for the three-time WNBA MVP, two-time WNBA champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist, which includes signature athletic shorts, sandals, T-shirts and a sweatshirt in the collection. The collection is set to be due in May. The When the shoe line is released, Wilson will be the 13th woman to have a signature shoe. The line is set to be released on May 15, with the Las Vegas Aces beginning their WNBA season two days later against defending champion New York Liberty, led by stars Sabrina Ionescu and Breanna Stewart. Wilson joins Stewart and Ionescu, as well as former Aces teammate and current Indiana Fever player Sydney Colson, as the only four active players in the league with their own shoe model.
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
WNBA Commissioner Facing Backlash After Paige Bueckers' Decision
The WNBA draft will soon hit screens across the country, showcasing the next wave of talent to impact the league. Last season, the WNBA brought in arguably the most influential rookie class in league history, led by Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Kate Martin and Cameron Brink. Advertisement This season, a couple of the biggest stars include Paige Bueckers and Hailey Van Lith. While there's a flurry of talented prospects coming into the league, Bueckers has been the focal point. She's coming off a four-year career with the UConn Huskies, having led Geno Auriemma's team to the national title this past season. Following the national championship for Bueckers and UConn, the WNBA draft prospect made an interesting career move. Bueckers signed a three-year deal with the 3-on-3 Unrivaled League. According to Kendra Andrews at ESPN, Bueckers will be making more in a 10-week period playing for the Unrivaled league next season than the entirety of her four-year WNBA contract. Advertisement While her salary for the Unrivaled league is undisclosed, Bueckers could be making around $78,000 in her first WNBA season, if she were to be selected with the No. 1 overall pick. After Bueckers signed the lucrative deal with Unrivaled League, some fans took to social media, throwing shade at WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert. "Im starting a conspiracy that cathy is sabotaging the wnba on purpose," said one fan. "cathy needs to be far away from the wnba," said another fan. "now media people from unrivaled on the clock app talking about the lack of coverage of the draft from the wnba… cathy we won't forgive you for embarrassing us like this," mentioned one fan. Advertisement "Cathy Engelbert needs to be fired/let go! She is hurting the WNBA with the lack of publicity and promotion of the women's league! Barely any post/promotion the upcoming daft class," commented one fan. "I need cathy engelbert fired as wnba commissioner by the end of the week," said one fan. "What exactly does Cathy do for the WNBA?GENUINELY," said another fan. Some fans believe Engelbert is hurting the WNBA, mentioning that Bueckers signing with another league prior to the draft is "embarrassing." WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert (right) and Chicago Sky draftee Angel Penner-Imagn Images During her final season with the UConn Huskies, Bueckers recorded 19.9 points, 4.4 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game. Advertisement Bueckers helped UConn defeat South Carolina in the national title game, after dominating the NCAA Tournament, earning wins over Arkansas State, South Dakota State, Oklahoma, USC and UCLA. Related: Departing South Carolina Player's Dad Sends Strong Message to Dawn Staley Related: Paige Bueckers Turns Heads With Upcoming Change in Physical Appearance After NCAA Tournament
