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Kysre Gondrezick: First Black Female Athlete in Playboy

11/13/2025

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Kysre Gondrezick, a basketball player, becomes the first Black professional female athlete to model for Playboy.
The move coincides with the WNBA's rising popularity, driven by stars like Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese.
Reactions from fans have been mixed, with some criticizing it as objectification.
Others say it could broaden marketing freedoms for female athletes and reflect broader issues of women's representation in sports and media.

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Story summary

Kysre Gondrezick, a basketball player, becomes the first Black professional female athlete to model for Playboy.
The move coincides with the WNBA's rising popularity, driven by stars like Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese.
Reactions from fans have been mixed, with some criticizing it as objectification.
Others say it could broaden marketing freedoms for female athletes and reflect broader issues of women's representation in sports and media.