Texas women's basketball star Madison Booker is making moves off the court, becoming the first student-athlete to sign with NBA superstar — and Longhorns alum — Kevin Durant as part of the Houston Rockets forward's new NIL initiative in partnership with Nike.
As the first member of "Team KD," Booker will now exclusively wear Durant's Nike footwear and apparel as part of a comprehensive program designed to benefit select Longhorn basketball standouts.
"It means a lot to be a Nike athlete," the Texas junior said in a Tuesday statement. "Honestly, it's a blessing. I think that's also part of why I came to UT — the opportunities here are amazing."
Booker has anchored the Longhorns' lineup since her breakout freshman year, stepping up in the wake of fellow standout Rori Harmon's 2023/24 season-ending ACL tear.
The 20-year-old has only gained momentum since then, becoming the first-ever freshman to win Big 12 Player of the Year before adding an SEC Player of the Year title to her resume last season.
Fueled in part by Booker, Texas women's basketball has excelled in recent years, most recently winning the 2026 SEC championship on Sunday behind an 18-point game-leading finale performance from the tournament MVP.
"Nike (and KD) couldn’t have a better person representing them than Madison Booker," said head coach Vic Schaefer. "Madison has always said she's modeled her game after KD, and the hard work she's put into her craft truly shows."
