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Last night marked the end of Pac-12 basketball. I'm choosing not to cry because it is over but to smile because it happened. True to form, the conference gave us one more wild ending before it took its dying breath.
The Oregon Ducks upset the Colorado Buffaloes to win the conference tournament and secure a birth in the NCAA men's basketball tournament. One more school from the Conference of Champions is always good in my book, especially when it is a sneaker standout.
I do not know how long the Ducks will last in the Big Dance, but they are sure to add more excitement to March Madness with their endless rotation of Nike footwear. Below are six sneakers fans can expect to see the Ducks trot out this coming week.
The Oregon Ducks' Sneaker Rotation
A look at the Oregon Ducks' best Nike sneakers.
Shoe: The Nike Sabrina 1.
Why We Love It: It is only natural that Oregon Ducks' alum Sabrina Ionescu's first signature sneaker be a smash hit. The model has taken over men's and women's basketball.
How To Buy It: Online shoppers can buy this exact colorway of the Nike Sabrina 1 on the Nike website.
Shoe: The Nike LeBron 21.
Why We Love It: LeBron James has worn several player-exclusive colorways of the Nike LeBron 21, which puts the king's stamp of approval on the model and the school.
How To Buy It: Online shoppers can choose between several colorways of the Nike LeBron 21 on the Nike website.
Shoe: The Nike Freak 5.
Why We Love It: The importance of Oregon basketball is not lost on Giannis Antetokounmpo, as the Milwaukee Bucks star has represented the Ducks this season. His fifth signature sneaker features an over-the-top design which is perfect for an Oregon colorway.
How To Buy It: Online shoppers can choose between several colorways of the Nike Freak 5 on the Nike website.
Shoe: The Nike Ja 1.
Why We Love It: Ja Morant missed most of this NBA season, but the college hoopers have made him proud by fully embracing the Nike Ja 1. Morant's first signature sneaker is lightweight, affordable, and easy to redesign in college colorways.
How To Buy It: Online shoppers can choose between multiple colorways of the Nike Ja 1 on the Nike website.
Shoe: The Nike KD16.
Why We Love It: Kevin Durant's 16th signature sneaker pays homage to previous models from Nike's catalog but is built for the modern hooper. The silhouette stands out in yellow and green.
How To Buy It: Online shoppers can choose between several colorways of the Nike KD 16 on the Nike website.
Shoe: The Nike Kobe 8 Protro.
Why We Love It: In addition to being Nike's flagship school, Oregon is also a "Mamba Program." That means player-exclusive sneakers from Kobe Bryant's signature line, and the eighth installment is one of the best.
How To Buy It: Online shoppers can choose between a wide selection of Nike Kobe sneakers on StockX.
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