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West Virginia will surely continue to have talented players, no doubt about that. But what JJ Quinerly meant to the program? It would be tough to find that kind of loyalty, fire, and consistency again anytime soon. She wasn’t just racking up stats, she was the heartbeat of that team. The kind of player who gives everything on the court and stays loyal off it. 

In a college sports world full of transfers and quick exits, Quinerly was the rare one who stuck throughout. She played under three different head coaches, got several offers, but never bounced. And now, she leaves as the third-best on West Virginia’s all-time scoring list. Selected as the 27th overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, she’s off to Dallas. So, what does her bag look like heading into this next chapter?

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What is JJ Quinerly’s net worth in 2025?

As of April 2025, her exact net worth isn’t out there in public. But back at WVU, she had already started building her brand, thanks to some solid NIL deals.

 

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And now that she’s officially in the WNBA after being picked in the third round by the Dallas Wings, her main check will be coming from her rookie salary. That’s usually somewhere between $60,000 and $70,000 per year for a third-rounder. And that’s just the beginning. If JJ brings that same fire she had in college to the W, more money and bigger deals will definitely come knocking.

What are JJ Quinerly’s top NIL sponsors?

Quinerly did use her on-court brilliance to build a whole brand off it, too. One of her standout NIL deals was with The West Virginia NIL Store, which she signed on May 5, 2024. The store’s whole vibe is about empowering athletes to build their own brands, and JJ’s gear was repped by Mountaineers fans hard.

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Then there’s 304 Properties, a local business that teamed up with her in November 2023. And then there’s YUNMAI—a smart fitness tech company. We don’t have a ton of public info on the deal, but the partnership makes sense. JJ is known for her elite conditioning and defensive hustle, and YUNMAI’s all about fitness and health tech. That kind of collab definitely boosted her visibility beyond just basketball fans.

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And all this didn’t just happen overnight. Quinerly’s journey started way back at Lake Taylor High School in Norfolk, Virginia, where she was already turning heads. That school’s known for its strong athletic programs, and JJ stood out from the start. With parents John and Nikosha Quinerly backing her all the way, she had a support system that never let her down.

In college, she dominated. We’re talking three-time All-Big 12 selection, three-time All-Big 12 Defensive Team, and two-time Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year. In 126 career games, she averaged 16 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 2.6 steals per game, shooting 43% from the field and 32% from three. 

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The numbers tell one story, but if you watched her live, you know her impact went beyond the stat sheet. Now, she’s in Dallas. The Wings didn’t just get a player, they got a problem (for opponents, that is). JJ is one of the best on-ball defenders in the entire draft. Her energy is contagious. She could easily become one of those role players who make a difference on both ends of the floor.

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So all in all, Quinerly is just getting started. Let’s see what she cooks up in Dallas.

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