What’s more, ESPN confirmed these two matchups were the most viewed college basketball games ever on ESPN+, regardless of gender.

The LSU-Virginia Tech matchup, according to ESPN, brought in 3.4 million viewers with a peak of 5 million.

South Carolina’s matchup against Iowa, the network confirmed, was ESPN platforms’ most-viewed semifinal on record with 5.5 million viewers and a peak of 6.6 million. Recently, the women’s game has experienced rapidly-increasing interest.Īt the start of the month, ESPN announced viewership for the NCAA women’s basketball Final Four, which was based on from Nielsen’s Fast Nationals data. After Jokic is Bradley Beal, who will earn approximately $251 million over five years. In terms of the most money earned over the duration of their deal, confirmed Nikola Jokic holds the top spot, earning roughly $272 million over five years. 4 is Iowa’s Caitlin Clark, with a valuation of $830,000 annually.Īs for NBA players, according to, the current largest annual contract belongs to both Devin Booker and Karl-Anthony Towns, who both earn roughly $56.1 million a year. 1 on the On3.com list with an annual NIL value of $1.3 million, followed by Haley and Hanna Cavinder, who have valuations of $930,000 and $924,000, respectively.

14 among women’s college basketball players.īoston has a presence in footwear, having appeared in Under Armour’s recent reboot of its “Protect This House” campaign alongside NBA star Stephen Curry and WNBA champion Kelsey Plum.Īngel Reese of 2023 NCAA champion LSU is No. Taurasi and Loyd will be free agents in 20, respectively.Īs for the most money earned over the duration of their deal, confirmed three players are earning $899,480 over four seasons: DeWanna Bonner, Elena Delle Donne and Skylar Diggins-Smith.īy coming to the WNBA, and with the inception of name, image and likeness (NIL) deals, there’s a chance Boston has taken a pay cut by going pro.Īs a rookie, the WNBA’s collective bargaining agreement states picks 1-4 can earn a salary of $74,305 in the first year. According to college sports database On3.com, Boston has an annual NIL value of $118,000. After Ogunbowale is Diana Taurasi ($234,936) and Jewell Loyd ($231,515). Ogunbowale’s deal is for three years, and she will be a free agent in 2026. Nike Honors the Houston Comets' Four-Peat With the Air Force 1įollowing Young, according to, is Arike Ogunbowale, who earns $241,984 annually.

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