First look: LA Sparks Rickea Jackson's signature shoe with Skechers unveiled

This year's WNBA rookie class has been just as electric as it was anticipated to be, and LA Sparks' Rickea Jackson is part of that conversation. The former Tennessee forward has been a steady presence for her team as she continues to showcase her promising upside. To add more to the excitement surrounding Jackson, her first signature shoes with Skechers have been revealed.

In an exclusive interview with Boardroom's Nick DePaula, Rickea Jackson talked about feeling ecstatic about her collaboration with the Skechers brand.

"Being the first WNBA player to join the Skechers roster is an incredible feeling," Jackson said. "The brand is a rising star in the sports world."

The photoshoot featured a striking grey and light green colorway that forms a sleek look on the basketball court. Scheduled to be released in 2025, the SKX NEXUS prioritizes "stability, support and speed."

It is an incredible achievement for any professional athlete to have their first signature sneakers. The accomplishment feels all the more special when it takes place during one's first year in the league, such is the case for Jackson.

The Sparks rookie was selected fourth overall in this year's draft. In the 23 games she's played this season, Jackson is averaging 11.2 points (45.8% shooting, including 32.7% from beyond the arc) and 3.8 rebounds.

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Rickea Jackson talked about her passion for basketball during Skechers ad

Adding more anticipation to Rickea Jackson's first Skechers signature shoe, she shared an ad on her Instagram where she detailed her passion for the game of basketball.

"Basketball is a sport that means a lot to me," Jackson said, "and I'm just so blessed to be playing basketball. I just bring so much. I'm here with Skechers because of it and it's just an amazing thing."

To celebrate her partnership with Skechers, Jackson highlighted how her game and love for the sport translated well to the vision that the popular shoe brand was going for.

Rickea Jackson spent five seasons playing at the collegiate level before she transitioned into the big league. She played her first three seasons at Mississippi State, where she put up 16.2 points (44.4% shooting, including 29.6% from beyond the arc) and 5.3 rebounds per game.

Meanwhile, she spent her final two collegiate seasons with the Tennessee Lady Volunteers. During her tenure there, Jackson averaged 19.6 points (51.9% shooting, including 32.8% from 3-point range) and 7.0 rebounds.

Not only did her scoring average improve but also her shotmaking efficiency. Aside from her scoring capabilities, she established herself as a reliable rebounding forward listed at six-foot-two.

She was able to polish her game before arriving in the WNBA and so far, the results have been incredible to witness on the court.