The play-on-words endorsement deal we've been wanting has finally arrived.
Chicago Sky star rookie Angel Reese has officially inked an endorsement deal with Reese's to create "Reese's Pieces apparel," which launched Wednesday morning.
To the Reese’s Pieces, y’all made this happen! Shop our limited edition Angel Reese x Reese’s Pieces Logo Collection on https://t.co/AwOamxss3O NOW! Stay tuned for 2 more drops to come. WE LOVE YOU ALL!!! @reeses ???????? #REESESPIECES #officialpartnership pic.twitter.com/HuLAg7EXpZ
— Angel Reese (@Reese10Angel) August 21, 2024
Shirts, sweatshirts and hats can be found on Reese's official website, and the items feature the phrase "Reese's Angel,"
Hoodies are $79, while hats are $39 and T-shirts range from $39-$49.
A future merchandise drop will add a jersey to the collection, per a release from The Hershey Company, which owns Reese's. There will be three drops in total.
"The fans really made this happen," Reese said in Hershey's release. "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!"
Reese's endorsement is the latest in a long line of athletes who have inked deals because of their name, especially now that collegiate athletes can sign NIL agreements.
After graduating from Michigan in 2017 (pre-NIL), tight end Jake Butt found a natural endorsement partner in Charmin. Former Chargers offensive lineman Forrest Lamp reached an agreement with Lamp Plus.
Once NIL came into effect, Louisiana Tech wide receiver Decoldest Craws signed with SOS Heating & Cooling, and Falcons running back Bijan Robinson created his own mustard brand — Bijan Mustardson — while playing at Texas.
What is most surprising though, is despite Reese's stardom in a collegiate NIL world, she did not have a deal in place with Reese's, despite the company signing at least a dozen athletes with the last name Reese to deals.
Matt Liberman is a reporter and video producer for cllct.