The name, image and likeness era of college sports is upon us. For LSU women’s basketball stars [autotag]Angel Reese[/autotag] and [autotag]Flau’Jae Johnson[/autotag], that means taking advantage of their newfound prominence after leading the Tigers to a national championship.
Both have seen their social media followings skyrocket after the win over Iowa — Reese especially, who found herself at the center of a number of online discussions over the last week. Both have signed new NIL deals.
The first is with Raising Cane’s, and Reese, Johnson and coach [autotag]Kim Mulkey[/autotag] were seen working behind the counter at the fast-food restaurant, which began in Baton Rouge, on Wednesday during the lunch hour.
That @Flaujae BIG 4 energy you get when you order extra Cane’s Sauce. @KimMulkey pic.twitter.com/riHmdOdOBu
— Raising Cane's (@raisingcanes) April 5, 2023
The pair also recently signed a deal with apparel and merchandise company Campus Inkto produce limited-edition LSU jerseys. According to On3, they will receive between $8 and $15 for each jersey sold.
Women’s basketball is growing rapidly in popularity, and as two of the game’s biggest personalities, Reese and Johnson are at the forefront of that growth.
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