Texas Tech pitcher NaJaree Canady celebrates on the mound. The Red Raiders defeated No. 2 overall ... More NCAA seed Oklahoma to head to the championship series against Texas starting Wednesday, June 4, 2025.

When news broke last summer that Stanford ace NiJaree Canady was transferring, the college softball world was shocked. With the Texas Tech Red Raiders awarding Canady a $1,050,024 NIL deal, it all makes sense.

The now junior ace broke several statistical categories in Division I softball, receiving numerous awards including 2025 USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year, Big 12 Pitcher of the Year, First Team All-Big 12 Selection and a top 3 Finalist for the Honda Sport Award for Softball.

Now softball’s biggest name is taking........

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