Exciting news for the emerging girls high school basketball league, Overtime Select, as they have secured a record-breaking eight sponsors for their first season, as announced on Thursday.
Starting on August 3rd, this eight-team league will showcase 64 of the nation’s top high school basketball players, with the majority ranking within the top 25 of their class — the largest gathering of top-ranked players ever.
The increase in sponsorship reflects a growing investment in women’s sports across the board. The league’s partners now include Adidas, Army Reserve National Guard, JPMorganChase, e.l.f. Cosmetics, Inc., “The Real Cost,” Gatorade, Nissan, and State Farm.
Overtime VP and head of brand partnerships, Jack Jenkins, expressed his excitement about the league’s partners and their shared passion for promoting women’s basketball.
Top college basketball recruits headline league roster
The rostered players feature standout high school athletes like Hailee Swain, Kaleena Smith, Aaliyah Chavez, GG Banks, Jenica Lewis, Jazzy Davidson, Jerzy Robinson, and sisters Mya and Mia Pauldo, many of whom have also represented the U17 National Team. For a full list of participants and team captains, visit the Overtime Select website.
Besides training and competitions, Overtime Select in Atlanta aims to groom young players for success both on and off the court. This includes a NIL Summit to help maximize future college athletes’ earnings potential and financial literacy workshops led by Chase for players and their families.
The eight sponsoring companies will collaborate with Overtime to create engaging content for the league’s extensive social media following of over 100 million.
Kristyn Cook, State Farm’s chief agency of sales and marketing, expressed pride in sponsoring Overtime Select and supporting the growth of women’s basketball.
How to watch Overtime Select girls basketball league
Overtime Select kicks off on August 3rd, with games running through August 8th. An NCAAW and WNBA Takeover is scheduled for August 16th, featuring prominent figures in women’s basketball. The finals and championship game will take place at OTE Arena during the weekend of September 14th.
Tickets are currently available for purchase online.
