South Carolina’s MiLaysia Fulwiley has been compared to Steph Curry for her flashy, creative and confident playing style. Curry’s legacy as a four-time NBA champion is one of the main reasons Fulwiley committed to Dawn Staley’s Fighters as ESPN HoopGurlz’s No. 3 point guard and No. 13 player in the country.
Like Fulwiley her following continues to grow with her exciting playing style, she has also caught the attention of the two-time NBA MVP. In a December 23 article by Lulu Kesin for The Greenville NewsSteph Curry praised the sophomore guard’s athleticism and flair.
The Warriors of the Golden State Guard also sees similarities between his style and the 19-year-old’s game, claiming Fulwiley has an imaginative approach on the pitch, along with a knack for demanding attention and embracing high-stakes moments.
“Her athleticism, her style and creativity just jumped off the screen,” Curry said. “She had such a flashy vibe.”
“It’s very similar to how I play, there’s a sense of drama, a creativity that she always knows how to express. She has a killer instinct.”
Curry’s closer look at Fulwiley’s potential came in 2022 when she played for Team Curry in Charlotte, North Carolina during her senior year of high school and attended the Curry Camp in San Francisco.
MiLaysia Fulwiley has a brand deal with Steph Curry’s Curry Brand
MiLaysia Fulwiley‘s deal with Curry Brand made her the first collegiate athlete to be entrusted with the NBA superstar’s brand. The NIL deal allowed the shoe company to expand its reach in the basketball world months earlier De’Aaron Fox became the first player to have a signature shoe with the Curry’s brand.
“When it comes to the ability to change the game forever, no one can speak to that more than MiLaysia. She is instantly changing the women’s game with the way she plays and moves on the court,” Curry said.
Playing at an Under Armor schoolMiLaysia Fulwiley will wear Curry Brand sneakers on the court throughout her college career. Off the field, she will serve as a brand ambassador and participate in marketing initiatives and player exclusives.
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Edited by John Ezekiel Hirro