As of March 17, 2025, there is no official confirmation of a former University of South Carolina Gamecocks player signing a five-year, $240.2 million contract in the WNBA. Such a contract would be unprecedented, given the current salary structure of the league.
The WNBA’s collective bargaining agreement, established in 2020, set the maximum base salary for players at $215,000 per year. As of the 2024 season, the highest-paid player, Jackie Young of the Las Vegas Aces, earns an annual salary of $252,420. citeturn0search6 This figure is significantly lower than the $48.04 million annual average implied by a five-year, $240.2 million contract.
However, there have been notable financial developments in the league. In December 2024, A’ja Wilson, a former Gamecock and current Las Vegas Aces star, secured a six-year contract extension with Nike, marking one of the most lucrative shoe deals for a women’s basketball player. citeturn0search1 Additionally, the WNBA announced an 11-year media rights agreement valued at approximately $2.2 billion, averaging $200 million annually. citeturn0search0
These advancements indicate a positive trajectory for the league’s financial landscape. Nonetheless, as of now, player salaries remain within the existing contractual frameworks, and no WNBA player has signed a contract approaching $240.2 million.
