In September 2023, Vanessa Bryant launched the Nike Mamba Program, presenting special Nike Kobes to six NCAA basketball teams: UCONN, LSU, Oregon, USC, Kentucky, and Duke. Recently, UCONN received its exclusive Nike Kobe 8 Protro PE.
This Kobe 8, styled in UCONN’s school colors – Midnight Navy, White, and Varsity Red – showcases a Midnight Navy engineered mesh upper. White details cover the Swooshes, laces, inner lining, heel counter, and rubber outsole. The design is completed with a Red Kobe logo on the heels and UCONN’s husky logo on the tongue of the left shoe.
The Nike Kobe 8 Protro “UCONN” PE won’t hit retail shelves; it’s reserved exclusively for the men’s and women’s basketball programs.
In conclusion, the Nike Mamba Program continues to make waves, providing distinctive Kobes to top NCAA teams. The UCONN edition, with its unique design and exclusive status, adds another exciting chapter to the Mamba legacy.
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