Texas Tech celebrity pitcher NiJaree Canady was the primary $1 million softball participant. She’s additionally the second.
Canady has signed one other seven-figure NIL contract with the Matador Membership, the Pink Raiders collective, her supervisor Derrick Shelby of Status Administration advised ESPN.
Canady has led Texas Tech to the nationwide championship collection, which will likely be determined Friday evening in opposition to Texas on ESPN.
Canady has constantly stated she meant to remain at Texas Tech, however questions continued as as to whether she would enter the NCAA switch portal once more after one other record-setting season to see what her worth could be.
By signing one other seven determine contract with Tech, Canady now places these inquiries to relaxation. Shelby stated that was essential in order that she and her crew may deal with the World Sequence run.
“Nija Canady is essentially the most electrifying participant in softball. She’s field workplace and she or he goes out each day and competes,” Shelby advised ESPN. “The choice to remain at Tech was not tough. This program has taken care of her. They’ve confirmed how a lot she is appreciated. The whole workers, her teammates, the varsity normally have been nice. Tonight she is enjoying for a nationwide championship and she or he is making historical past. All the things she needs from this sport she will get right here at Texas Tech.”
Canady made headlines final season when she transferred from Stanford after main the Cardinal two straight World Sequence appearances and profitable the USA Softball Collegiate Participant of the Yr Award. Tech made a record-setting provide to pry her away and she or he has greater than delivered, main the Pink Raiders to the brink of a nationwide championship.
Kansas Metropolis Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes even attended the Pink Raiders 4-3 win in Recreation 2 of the championship collection on Thursday evening. Mahomes performed at Tech from 2014-16 and has developed a powerful relationship with Canady since she’s been at Tech.
Canady was named a primary crew All-American for the third consecutive 12 months this season.
