After a rookie season that saw Alissa Pili and the Minnesota Lynx advance to the WNBA Finals, the former Dimond hoops star is now the face of a new Nike campaign.
The Minnesota Lynx forward is now the face of the Nike N7’s Native Heritage Month collection, the company announced on Nov. 7.
“Basketball player Alissa Pili is the face of this season’s N7 campaign, reflecting Nike’s commitment to uplifting Indigenous athletes and ensuring the next generation of Native youth see themselves represented.” Pili, the 2022-23 Pac-12 Player of the Year during her time with the Utah Utes, originally signed with Nike in June, shortly after being selected eighth overall in the
“I’m very excited and honored to join the Nike N7 family to support Indigenous communities with access to sports,” Pili wrote on social media. “It is always an honor to represent my culture, and it’s amazing to know I get to do it with a special brand.”“Each of the pieces, while rooted in Native history, focus on the future and uplifting the next generation of Indigenous youth — reinforcing the self-expression and empowerment they demand and deserve.
A three-time Alaska Gatorade Player of the Year selection with the Dimond Lynx. Pili is set to begin her second season with the Minnesota Lynx next April.Police investigating body found from traffic collision in south Anchorage‘Celebration of volleyball in Alaska’: UAA aiming for DII attendance record against UAF
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