Nike Signs UCLA to Jordan Brand Deal for Athletics
UCLA has signed new six-year apparel deal with Nike and its Jordan Brand, a replacement to its Under Armour contract that is now the subject of a wider legal dispute.
Under the agreement, which takes effect next July, Nike will supply footwear and apparel to all 25 UCLA teams, with football and both men’s and women’s basketball bearing the Jordan brand. Terms of the deal weren’t announced.
Back in May 2016, UCLA signed a 15-year, $280 million contract with Under Armour, at the time one of the largest apparel deals in NCAA history. Earlier this year, Under Armour informed UCLA of its intent to terminate the deal, and the school later filed a $200 million suit against the Baltimore company citing breach of contract and unfair dealing.
It’s unclear if the Nike deal also signals an end to that dispute with Under Armour, whose logo the football team has been covering up with a new patch on its jerseys. The announcement makes no reference to Under Armour and representatives for the school and company didn’t immediately respond to emails seeking comment.
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