Sonia Citron, the third overall pick for the Washington Mystics and a three-time All-ACC pick and the 2022 ACC Rookie of the Year, is ready to make her mark in the WNBA.
She had an impressive run in college too, averaging 14.3 points and 5.8 rebounds per game. Due to her popularity, many brands have made NIL deals with her.
Sonia Citron’s Four-Year Contract with the Washington Mystics
Citron signed a four-year deal worth $348,198, with her base salary as $78,831 during her first year.
After her first year, her salary is set to grow. During the second year, it will be $80,408, she will make $88,449 in her third year and this amount will reach $100,510 during her final year of the deal.
After getting drafted by Mystics, she recalled how she fell in love with the game as she said: “I remember obviously being from Notre Dame [and] falling in love with that Notre Dame team that eventually all went like first round and I got to watch them play — just grow in the league, it was amazing to watch them grow watch them play and think that maybe that someday could be me, I think I’ve definitely fallen in love.”
NIL Deals Adding to Her Growing Income
Her income is not limited to the WNBA. Even before getting drafted, she had made several NIL deals.
She has made a deal with Fan Basis, which is a platform for athletes and celebrities to monetize their popularity by offering services like personalized content and virtual interactions.
In February, 2024, she collaborated with Therabody during her collegiate career at Notre Dame. Therabody is a leading wellness technology company renowned for its recovery devices, including the Theragun, RecoveryAir, and WaveRoller.
In 2022, she made a deal with Wingstop as a brand’s initiative to spotlight female athletes during their NCAA women’s basketball tournament. They chose 11 players to represent its 11 signature flavors. The brand gave these players swag bags and a platform to share their journey.
Her Estimated Net Worth and Financial Growth
Citron’s net worth is estimated to be between $550,000 to $1 million because of her WNBA contract and the endorsement deals she has made.
But there is more to it: her involvement with Team USA where she won a gold medal at the 2021 FIBA U-19 World Cup boosted her visibility and marketability. She also engages in promotional campaigns, paid social collaborations, appearances, and digital content creation which further supplements her income.