Adidas Basketball Unveils "HBCU" Sneakers Pack

Five adidas-sponsored HBCUs received player-exclusive sneakers in their school colors.

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To celebrate Black History Month, adidas has treated its HBCU partner schools to some incredible player-exclusive colorways from five of its signature sneaker lines. This pack is exclusive to each of adidas' HBCU partners, with the University of Arkansas Pine Bluff being the only school to receive custom AE 1 player-exclusives this year. 

These shoes are not for sale but a celebration of adidas' commitment to the HBCUs and their athletic programs. Basketball fans can expect to see both men's and women's teams wear these sneakers on the hardwood. Below is a detailed look at each of the five colorways.

Adidas Basketball HBCU Collection

Details of the adidas 'HBCU' sneaker pack.

adidas AE 1 'UAPB'

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Player: Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards.

School: The University of Arkansas Pine Bluff Golden Lions.

Shop: The first two colorways of Edwards' debut sneaker have sold out. However, fans can expect another drop on the adidas website on March 1.

adidas Dame 8 EXTPLY 'ASU'

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Player: Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard.

School: Alabama State University Hornets.

Shop: Online shoppers can choose from multiple colorways of Lillard's signature sneakers at a discount on the adidas website.

adidas Trae 3 'ASU'

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Player: Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young.

School: Alcorn State University Braves.

Shop: Online shoppers can choose from multiple colorways of Young's signature sneakers at a discount on the adidas website.

adidas D.ON. Issue #5 'GSU'

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Player: Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell.

School: Grambling State University Tigers.

Shop: Athletes and fans can choose from three colorways of Mitchell's signature sneakers on the adidas website.

adidas Harden Vol. 8 'PVAM'

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Player: Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden.

School: Prairie View A&M University Panthers.

Shop: The adidas Harden Vol. 8 is scheduled to launch in several colorways beginning on February 23, 2024.

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