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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'

Side view of Anthony Edwards' yellow and black adidas sneakers.

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'

Side view of Damian Lillard's yellow and black adidas sneakers.

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'

Side view of Trae Young's purple and black adidas sneakers.

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'

Side view of Anthony Edwards' yellow and black adidas sneakers.

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'

Side view of James Harden's purple and black adidas sneakers.

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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Alcorn State Braves
Alcorn State Braves
Prairie View A&M Panthers
Prairie View A&M Panthers
Grambling State Tigers
Grambling State Tigers
Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions
Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions
Alabama State Hornets
Alabama State Hornets
Trae Young
Trae Young
Damian Lillard
Damian Lillard
James Harden
James Harden
Donovan Mitchell
Donovan Mitchell

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