NCAA star Jada Thorpe stuns internet after signing with Playboy magazine

Basketball athlete Jada Thorpe has always been known for her bold choice of outfits, and her signing with Playboy is a testament to that.

NCAA star Jada Thorpe stuns internet after signing with Playboy magazine

Jada Thorpe signs with Playboy

While Jada Thorpe might not have been seen on the court for a while, she is not completely absent. The NCAA star has continued to make waves on the internet for both her athletic prowess and her off-court activities. This time was no different as she managed to stun the internet with a new announcement.

Jada Thorpe signed with Playboy magazine as she informed her followers of the exciting news. The basketball athlete took to Instagram and shared a couple of pictures of her captioning the announcement.

She donned a black one-piece with silver accessories and strap heels as she held out a basketball. On the bottom left end of the pictures was the logo of the Playboy organization that she expressed having wanted to be a part of for so long. Expressing gratitude to God, Thorpe couldn’t wait to see what was in store for her.

Much like her, her fans also couldn’t wait to see where the NCAA athlete took next. The news came as a thrilling surprise for her followers who took to the comments to congratulate her. Thorpe has managed to make a brand out of herself. As of late, she has gained significant light for her life that she displays off the court. That also includes her inclusion as a brand ambassador for Ethika where she dons the role of a fashion and lifestyle influencer.

Jada Thorpe has had a memorable college life in terms of basketball. The standout athlete started with the Kansas City Wildcats in the 2020-2021 season. Later on, she moved to the Western Illinois Leathernecks from 2021 to 2023. Presently, she plays for the Delaware Blue Hens, carrying good stats with her.

Jada Thorpe’s off-court academic achievements

While people might be aware of Jada Thorpe’s basketball stats, not many are acquainted with her academic prowess. Suffice it to say, they are commendable as she says so herself in one of her Instagram posts. Thorpe believes there are more criticisms than applauds as she writes down her achievements in her graduation post.

Jada Thorpe graduated with a 4.0 GPA from the University of Delaware being the highest of her class. Apart from that, she was also honored with the ‘Summa Cum Laude’, an appreciation of the highest honor. In her academic journey, she was named to the 2020-21 Academic All-Big 12 First Team and the 2019-20 Big 12 Academic All-Rookie Team.

Furthermore, Jada Thorpe has been recognized for her academic excellence with three Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll distinctions. The accolades are proof enough of her hold both on the court and off of it. The transparency of her life other than basketball has surely given fans the space to know her on a closer level.