Tyasha Harris, fresh off dropping 15 points in just 17 minutes during the Indiana Fever’s 98-87 victory over the Dallas Wings, just landed a public sponsorship invitation from beverage company Olipop. The unexpected offer came directly from a playful postgame press conference exchange with teammate Caitlin Clark, proving Clark’s impact extends far beyond the court.
“Somebody Else Sign Her”: Clark’s Unconventional Assist
The whole thing started after the Fever clinched their third consecutive victory over the Wings. Caitlin Clark, who put up another monster night with 29 points and 10 assists, was at the postgame presser with Harris and coach Stephanie White. Clark casually moved a can of Olipop out of the camera’s view, and Harris, ever the quick wit, playfully called her out. “Because y’all not sponsored by them?” Harris asked, joking about why “superstar athletes” hide products. Clark clarified she doesn’t drink Olipop, prompting Harris to move her own can away. That’s when Clark seized the moment, laughing and declaring, “There you go. Somebody else sign her. She’s on the market.”
Turns out, Olipop was listening! The company shot a direct message to Harris on X, simply stating, “Gurl let’s chat.” While there’s no official endorsement agreement yet, this spontaneous pitch from Clark has undeniably opened up a door for Harris that didn’t exist before. Talk about an assist coming after the final buzzer!
Harris Ignites the Court, Then the Internet
The timing of this unexpected business opportunity couldn’t have been better for Harris. She absolutely torched the Dallas Wings, scoring all 15 of her points from beyond the arc, going a perfect 5-for-5 from the field. This performance was huge, especially after a tough stretch where she hadn’t made a field goal in her previous six appearances. Her red-hot shooting prevented the Wings from completely collapsing their defense onto Clark, a critical factor in the Fever’s comeback from a double-digit deficit. Indiana absolutely dominated the fourth quarter, outscoring Dallas 32-18 to seal the win. Clark even called Harris “one of the best teammates she has had,” and Harris praised Clark right back, admitting that while Clark’s insane production can sometimes feel normal, it’s anything but. That developing chemistry, both on the court and in hilarious postgame moments, is something special to watch.
This whole situation just screams how much Clark’s arrival has transformed the Fever. The team is now one of the most visible in sports, and that spotlight is clearly extending to benefit her teammates, bringing them opportunities that were unimaginable just a short while ago.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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