Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark has recently signed a multi-year partnership with Gainbridge®, a Group 1001 company, to become a brand ambassador for the company. Clark, who broke the NCAA men's or women's basketball all-time scoring record, has joined Gainbridge®'s roster of athletes to promote ParityFlex™, a new product designed for women. This partnership adds to Clark's existing NIL deals with Gatorade, State Farm, Nike, and Hy-Vee, as well as her representation by Excel Sports Management.
Clark, a highly decorated collegiate basketball player, announced her decision to declare for the upcoming WNBA Draft, where she is expected to be the No. 1 pick by the Indiana Fever. Despite the opportunity to earn more through NIL income by staying at Iowa for a fifth season, Clark has chosen to pursue her professional career in the WNBA.
In her statement, Clark expressed her excitement about partnering with Gainbridge® to advance opportunities for women, both on and off the court. She highlighted the importance of women considering their long-term financial goals and praised the ParityFlex™ product for empowering women to start building their financial future early.
Group 1001 President and CEO, Dan Towriss, expressed his enthusiasm about the collaboration with Clark, emphasizing her status as a generational talent in basketball. The company looks forward to having Clark, alongside other sports icons like Billie Jean King and Annika Sörenstam, represent Gainbridge® as they launch new products for women.
Billie Jean King, a legendary figure in women's sports, commended Clark for her on-court talent and leadership qualities. She praised Gainbridge® for its commitment to supporting women in sports and welcomed Clark to Team Gainbridge®.
To celebrate Women’s History Month, Clark's signature will be featured on the No. 26 Gainbridge® Honda driven by Colton Herta in INDYCAR and the No. 77 Group 1001 Camaro driven by Corey Lajoie in NASCAR on March 10.
