{"id":1237682,"date":"2023-10-13T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-13T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/?p=1237682"},"modified":"2023-10-12T16:28:20","modified_gmt":"2023-10-12T21:28:20","slug":"jordan-brand-announces-2023-rookie-class","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/jordan-brand-announces-2023-rookie-class\/","title":{"rendered":"Jordan Brand Announces 2023 Rookie Class"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Jordan Brand<\/a>‘s latest NBA additions are here as the brand announced that Marcus Sasser, Cam Whitmore, Jaime Jaquez Jr., and Jett Howard, will join the brand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Sasser (University of Houston), Jaquez Jr. (UCLA), and Howard (University of Michigan) attended Jordan Brand-sponsored schools during their collegiate career. The three will continue their relationship with the Jumpman at the highest level. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cOne of the main reasons Jordan Brand stands out is because of its connection to its community and giving back,” said Miami Heat guard Jaquez Jr. “I have a family scholarship fund in association with the Latino Bruin Association at UCLA that helps Latin American kids earn scholarships and ensure money is not a reason these kids don\u2019t have an education. I\u2019m excited to continue to get involved with giving back by signing with Jordan Brand.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sasser, Whitmore, Jaquez Jr., and Howard will wear the Air Jordan 38, the Jordan Tatum 1, and other models within the Jordan line for the 2023-2024 NBA season while they carry on the Air Jordan legacy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n “From starting on Team Melo\u2019s 7th grade squad to being an official Jordan Brand athlete, this is crazy,” said Houston Rockets forward Cam Whitmore. “I\u2019ve been rocking Jordans since I was a youngin, and I\u2019m very grateful and appreciative to be a part of this family.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Text KICKS to 23123 to stay on top of the latest Air Jordan releases<\/a> and news.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n