The NIL Store has officially partnered with the Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) to launch its first-ever WNBA Rookie Collection — a seven-player merch drop celebrating the most electrifying first-year talent entering the league this season.
If you’ve been following women’s basketball merch over the past year, you already know the backstory. Last October, the NIL Store released an Azzi Fudd Throwback Jersey for UConn that went viral across TikTok, Instagram, and X, becoming the top-selling product of the 2025⌘26 season. The secret was the throwback mesh body: a 5.3 oz., 100% cotton midweight fabric with a boxy, oversized silhouette, non-stitched rib collar, taped neck and shoulders, and double-needle hems that give it authentic 90s athletic energy.
That blueprint is now the foundation of the entire WNBA Rookie Collection.
## The Collection: 7 Rookies, 7 Teams, One Iconic Silhouette
Each jersey in the NIL Store x WNBPA Rookie Collection uses the signature throwback mesh body in a bold black primary colorway, accented by colors matching each player’s new WNBA franchise. The result is a line that feels simultaneously classic and current — perfect for fans who want to support their favorite players from day one.
Here’s who’s in the collection:
**Azzi Fudd — Dallas Wings** | #1 Overall Pick, UConn Huskies
The queen of the NIL Store returns, this time in WNBA gear. Fudd’s Wings edition features a black body with Dallas’s signature navy and blue accents. If her UConn jersey was any indication, this one will sell out fast.
**Lauren Betts — Washington Mystics** | National Champion, UCLA Bruins
The decorated UCLA forward brings elite post presence to the Mystics. Her throwback jersey features Washington’s red and black palette over the collection’s signature black mesh body.
**Kiki Rice — Toronto Tempo** | National Champion, UCLA Bruins
One of the most dynamic playmakers in college basketball takes her elite court vision to the newly established Toronto Tempo — making her one of the most exciting players to watch in a brand-new WNBA market.
**Gabriela Jaquez — Chicago Sky** | National Champion, UCLA Bruins
Three UCLA Bruins in one collection, all national champions. Jaquez rounds out the Bruin trio with her versatile game heading to Chicago.
The remaining players in the seven-player collection round out what is arguably the most anticipated rookie merch drop in WNBA history.
## Why This Collection Matters
The NIL Store WNBA Rookie Collection represents a turning point in women’s basketball merchandise. For years, fans have been asking for products that match the energy and passion they bring to the sport. The throwback mesh jersey — born from Azzi Fudd‘s viral UConn drop — has become the template for what modern women’s basketball fan gear should look like: stylish, authentic, and built for everyday wear, not just game day.
Every jersey in the collection is officially licensed by the WNBPA, meaning the athletes themselves earn from each purchase. It’s a win-win for fans and players alike.
## Where to Buy
The NIL Store x WNBA Rookie Collection is available now at [nil.store](https://nil.store). All products are officially licensed, and when you purchase through the NIL Store, the athletes earn directly.
With the 2026 WNBA season in full swing and rookie hype at an all-time high, these throwback jerseys are poised to be some of the hottest fan gear of the summer. Don’t sleep on them — especially Azzi Fudd’s.