UNC Debuts Jordan Luka 2 Colorway Inspired by Duke Rivalry

Jordan Brand designed a colorway of Luka Doncic's sneakers inspired by the UNC/Duke rivalry.

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When it comes to rivalries in college basketball, nothing can top the Tobacco Road showdown between the North Carolina Tar Heels and the Duke Blue Devils. Just the thought of the hotly contested games conjures images of legendary coaches, banners, and buzzer-beaters. 

As if there was not enough excitement for tonight's matchup between the third-ranked Tar Heels and seventh-ranked Blue Devils, Jordan Brand poured fuel on the fire before tip-off. The design team at Jumpman has reimagined Luka Doncic's signature sneakers in a unique colorway inspired by the rivalry game.

Jordan Luka 2

The Jordan Luka 2 / Jordan Brand

In tonight's game, some Tar Heels players will debut a player-exclusive colorway of the Jordan Luka 2 that is a nod to the rivalry. A sky blue shade of patent leather covers the entire upper, contrasted by a navy midsole and heel featuring paint speckles. 

However, you must take a closer look to fully appreciate the design. The Jumpman, Luka, and Tar Heels logos appear in Carolina Blue. Better yet, the outsole features UNC logos of past and present - an homage to one of the proudest basketball programs in the NCAA.

Doncic, a proud signature athlete of Jordan Brand, will wear the same shoes later tonight in the NBA game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Milwaukee Bucks. While this colorway will not be released to the public, athletes and fans can choose from multiple styles of the Jordan Luka 2 on the Nike website.

Only eight miles separate these two intuitions that boast equally prestigious standards for hoops and higher education. However, we have to give the nod to the Tar Heels for their unrelentingly creative sneakers. Stay locked into FanNationKicks.com for all your sneaker news from the sports world.

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