Under Armour has signed an endorsement deal with the Kemba Walker, according to CNBC. Walker was named the NCAA Tournament’s Most Outstanding Player after leading the University of Connecticut to its first title in seven years. He was picked by the Charlotte Hornets.
Walker becomes the first player in this year’s draft class to sign with a shoe company.
Other Under Armour athletes include Milwaukee Bucks guard Brandon Jennings, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, former Auburn quarterback Cam Newton, former Alabama wide receiver Julio Jones, Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Miles Austin and Mets shortstop Jose Reyes.
