Ranking the Top Five Shoes Worn in the NCAA on Saturday

Nike and Jordan Brand had the best shoes worn in NCAA games on Saturday.

March Madness is hitting its stride right on time, as always. Saturday's slate of NCAA games gave fans plenty of entertainment thanks to its mix of rivalries, buzzer-beaters, and bracket bubbles bursting.

While the teams battled for a spot in the Big Dance, sneaker companies competed for the attention of hoops fans all over the country. It is no surprise that Nike and Jordan Brand dominated the competition. Below is our list of the top five basketball shoes worn during NCAA men's basketball games on Saturday.

Air Jordan 37

Duke Blue Devils guard Jeremy Roach dribbles past North Carolina Tar Heels forward Armando Bacot.
Armando Bacot defends Jeremy Roach / Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Player: North Carolina Tar Heels forward Armando Bacot.

Shoe: Air Jordan 37 in a player-exclusive 'UNC Tar Heels' colorway.

How to Buy: The white and blue Air Jordan 37 worn by Bacot will never release to the public. However, fans can choose between several colorways of the Air Jordan 37 on Nike's website.

Jordan Zion 2

UCLA Bruins guard Tyger Campbell dribbles the ball against the Arizona Wildcats defense.
Tyger Campbell controls the ball / Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Player: UCLA Bruins point guard Tyger Campbell.

Shoe: Jordan Zion 2 in a player-exclusive 'UCLA Bruins' colorway.

How to Buy: Campbell's white and gold Jordan Zion 2 is another player-exclusive colorway. Luckily, fans can choose between several colorways of Zion Williamson's second signature shoe on Nike's website.

Nike KD 15

Tennessee Volunteers guard Jahmai Mashack dribbles the basketball.
Jahmai Mashack drives into the defense :: © Jake Crandall / USA TODAY NETWORK

Player: Tennessee Volunteer guard Jahmai Mashack.

Shoe: Nike KD 15 in a player-exclusive 'Volunteers' colorway.

How to Buy: Naturally, Kevin Durant is going to hook up his old coach's new team with his shoes. There are over a dozen colorways of the Nike KD 15 available on Nike's website.

Nike LeBron 20

Oregon guard Rivaldo Soares jumps for a layup.
Rivaldo Soares leaps into the air :: © Ben Lonergan/The Register-Guard / USA TODAY NETWORK

Player: Oregon Ducks guard Rivaldo Soares.

Shoe: Nike LeBron 20 in a player-exclusive 'Oregon Ducks' colorway.

How to Buy: The Oregon Ducks never play fair with their footwear. The silver lining is fans can choose between multiple colorways of LeBron James' 20th signature shoe on Nike's website.

Jordan Luka 1

Oklahoma Sooners guard Grant Sherfield dribbles past TCU Horned Frogs guard Mike Miles Jr.
Grant Sherfield dribbles to the basket / © Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Player: Oklahoma Sooners guard Grant Sherfield.

Shoe: Jordan Luka 1 in a player-exclusive 'Oklahoma Sooners' colorway.

How to Buy: Luka Doncic's first signature shoe has been a hit with Jordan Brand-sponsored NCAA schools. Fans can choose between multiple colorways of the Jordan Luka 1 on Nike's website.


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Pat Benson
PAT BENSON

Pat Benson covers the sneaker industry for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Previously, he has reported on the NBA, authored "Kobe Bryant's Sneaker History (1996-2020)," and interviewed some of the biggest names in the sports world. You can email him at 1989patbenson@gmail.com.