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Volleyball player of the year candidate Harper Murray signs NIL sneaker deal
Aug 30, 2023; Lincoln, NE, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers outside hitter Harper Murray (27) during the first set against the Omaha Mavericks at Memorial Stadium. Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

Ahead of her junior season at Nebraska as the preseason No. 1 team in the country, volleyball sensation Harper Murray is following in the footsteps - quite literally - of a few other Huskers stars with a major NIL partnership that is close to home.

The two-time All-Big Ten First Team player has signed with Nebraska's official footwear and apparel partner adidas as their latest NIL ambassador. Harper joins fellow Huskers NIL partner quarterback Dylan Raiola and the brand's growing roster of elite volleyball players including former Nebraska teammate Lexi Rodriguez and Olympians Kelsey Robinson Coo k, Jordyn Poulter, Micha Hancock and Annie-Drews Schumacher, among others.

“After competing as an adidas athlete these last two years at Nebraska, I’m excited to partner with
adidas in a bigger way as we work together to elevate the sport we both love,” Murray said.
“The way they’ve invested in women’s volleyball and women’s sports more broadly make me proud
to join the Three-Stripe family and more motivated than ever to bring a national championship to
Lincoln.”

Murray will support adidas in brand and product marketing campaigns such as the recent launch of the Nebraska-themed Adizero Evo SLs running shoe. Represented by Wasserman, Murray was recently named the top volleyball player in Out2Win's "Fall 50" list that recognizes the most marketable athletes in Fall sports.

This new athlete partnership continues the strong momentum for adidas' volleyball business as they are the exclusive League One Volleyball (LOVB) Official Pro and Club uniform apparel partner.

Murray and Nebraska kick off this season this weekend at the AVCA First Serve Tournament in Lincoln, where adidas will celebrate their latest signing with light projections around campus and in town plus partnering with an iconic local coffee shop to give back to Husker fans.


This article first appeared on NIL on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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