adidas Basketball Releases Centennial 85 Low Collaboration With Partner Universities

Adidas Basketball is expanding its collegiate partnerships with the release of a range of new Centennial 85 Low colorways, inspired by bold university designs. These sneakers celebrate the spirit and pride of college basketball while ushering in the 2024-2025 season.

Originally introduced in 1985, the Centennial 85 Low has been reimagined to reflect the future of the game, combining nostalgia with contemporary style. The first two colorways debuted at prominent events, Louisville Live and Hoosier Hysteria, showcasing the iconic designs in a celebration of school tradition.

Among the releases is the Arizona State University colorway, featuring a white upper with maroon stripes, gold accents, and the ASU pitchfork logo, embodying the Sun Devils' iconic colors. The Grambling State University model showcases a black leather upper with bold yellow stripes and red accents, inspired by the Tigers' team colors, and marked with the Grambling 'G' logo on the tongue. Indiana University's version sports a white leather base with red stripes, capturing the Hoosiers’ classic colors and featuring the Indiana state outline logo.

The University of Kansas edition highlights a royal blue upper with red stripes and yellow details, representing the Jayhawks' vibrant palette with the Kansas Jayhawk logo on the tongue. The University of Louisville's design features a black upper, red stripes, and the Louisville Cardinal bird head logo, embodying the Cardinals’ bold colors.

Additionally, the University of Miami colorway features a green upper with bright orange stripes, reflecting the Hurricanes' spirited design, complete with the Miami 'U' logo. The University of Nebraska model displays a gray leather base with bold red stripes, capturing the Huskers' classic colors with the Nebraska 'N' logo. North Carolina State University's offering boasts a red leather upper with white stripes and black accents, staying true to NC State’s signature design, while Texas A&M University's edition presents a maroon leather upper with white stripes, featuring the Texas A&M outline logo.

Finally, the University of Washington highlights a deep purple upper with gold stripes and detailing, representing the Huskies' traditional colors with the Washington 'W' logo.

The Centennial 85 Low colorways are available now on adidas.com, as well as in select university bookstores.