University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) women’s basketball star Indiya Bowen is adding a new partnership to her growing résumé after landing a name, image and likeness (NIL) deal with basketball apparel brand AND1.
The announcement comes as her latest achievement, which includes Bowen being named the 2026-27 Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Preseason Player of the Year, recognizing her standing among the conference’s top players entering the upcoming season.
The partnership gives Bowen another opportunity to build her personal brand while representing UAPB and bringing additional visibility to HBCU women’s basketball.
Indiya Bowen’s Breakout Season at UAPB
Bowen established herself as one of the SWAC’s standout players during the 2025-26 season, averaging 14.9 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game. She also averaged 1.9 steals per game and shot 31.5% from three-point range.
Her production earned her First-Team All-SWAC and SWAC Newcomer of the Year honors, helping establish her as a key player for the Lady Lions.
Those accomplishments set the stage for Bowen’s selection as the 2026-27 SWAC Preseason Player of the Year. She now enters the upcoming campaign with conference recognition and a new NIL partnership to add to her résumé.
What the AND1 NIL Deal Means
AND1 is known for its basketball apparel, footwear and influence on basketball culture. Its partnership with Bowen adds to the opportunities available for women’s basketball players to develop their brands alongside their on-court careers.
For Bowen, the deal represents another milestone as she prepares for the new season at UAPB. It also brings attention to the talent emerging from HBCU women’s basketball programs.
Financial terms and additional details of the agreement have not been disclosed in the announcement.
As Bowen prepares for 2026-27, the combination of preseason honors and a new apparel partnership gives fans another reason to follow her progress in Pine Bluff.
What We Know
- Player: Indiya Bowen
- School: University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB)
- Conference: Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC)
- NIL partner: AND1
- 2026-27 preseason honor: SWAC Preseason Player of the Year
- 2025-26 scoring average: 14.9 points per game
- Additional honors: First-Team All-SWAC and SWAC Newcomer of the Year
- Announcement source: @lightonsports on X
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Indiya Bowen is making moves on and off the court!
The UAPB standout enters the 2026-27 season as the SWAC Preseason Player of the Year and now has an NIL partnership with AND1.
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