Skechers expanded its all-star athlete roster, signing LA Sparks forward Rickea Jackson, the WNBA’s first-round draft pick.
“So we can give each player the attention they deserve, our roster of professional basketball athletes is tight and focused with veterans like 2022/23 MVP Joel Embiid and three-time NBA All-Star Julius Randle, as well as rising stars with exceptional talent like LA Clippers shooting guard Terance Mann,” said Michael Greenberg, president of Skechers. “We’ve been looking for the right WNBA player to add to Team Skechers, and we found her in Rickea Jackson.
“Rickea’s a sensational athlete and an inspiration—and she deserves the best footwear that meets her needs. League rules mean fans won’t see her competing in Skechers now, but we’re already gaining her insights as we continue to deliver the most comfortable and innovative footwear on the court for all athletes,” concluded Greenberg.
Designed for players like Jackson and Mann who want a shoe with a fast and responsive court feel, the SKX Nexus is a low-top court shoe designed for speed, stability and support with Skechers Move Foam. A breathable mesh upper, lockdown ankle support in the heel and Goodyear rubber with a torsion plate to amplify traction for quick cuts on the court enhance the shoe’s construction.
The SKX Neux joins Skechers’ basketball collection, which includes the lightweight SKX Resagrip with advanced cushioning and SKX Float for stability and control and the SKX Reign, which promotes elevation and intense traction and will also be available for the 2024/25 season.
Rickea Jackson played college basketball at Mississippi State and the University of Tennessee, where she was named first-team All-SEC in 2023 as a senior. As a freshman at Mississippi State in 2020, Jackson earned a second-team All-SEC and the Gillom Trophy as the top women’s college player in Mississippi. The LA Sparks selected Jackson as the number-four overall pick in the 2024 WNBA draft.
The Skechers team of elite athletes competing in the brand’s performance footwear includes NBA players Joel Embiid, Julius Randal and Terance Mann; Footballers Harry Kane, Mohammed Kudus, Oleksandr Zinchenko, and Anthony Elanga, Golfers Matt Fitzpatrick and Brooke Henderson; Pickleball pros Tyson McGuffin and Catherine Parenteau; and MLB players Clayton Kershaw, Chris Taylor, Brendan Donovan, Aaron Nola, and Wade Miley.
Images courtesy Skechers
