{"id":487161,"date":"2016-03-11T16:15:22","date_gmt":"2016-03-11T21:15:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/?p=487161"},"modified":"2022-09-12T15:43:09","modified_gmt":"2022-09-12T20:43:09","slug":"college-kicks-court-classic-best-pac-12","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/college-kicks-court-classic-best-pac-12\/","title":{"rendered":"College Kicks on Court Classic \/\/ The Best of the Pac-12"},"content":{"rendered":"
Today marks the final installment of our College Kicks on Court Classic<\/strong><\/em> series in which we’ve highlighted some of the more prominent sneakerheads within each conference’s history. With the Pac-12 on the docket for this afternoon, you’ll take a trip down memory lane as this list features some NBA stars of present day and some OG members of the “Pac-10,” from yesteryear.<\/em><\/p>\n To see the list for yourself, scroll through the page below to enjoy and let us know in the comments sections which conference had the best heat from the week of #CollegeKOCClassic<\/em>.<\/p>\n College:<\/strong> Oregon (2003-2007) The Seattle, Washington area has grown to become a hotbed of hoops talent as a variety of stars have emerged from the city such as Zach Lavine, Jamal Crawford and Tony Wroten. Additionally, there are always a few niche names that people forget about and leading our Pac-12 charge today is former Oregon guard and Seattle native, Aaron Brooks.<\/p>\n Known for rocking low-top model upon his entry into the NBA, Brooks spent time in Eugene rocking the OG Nike Air Money, Nike Air Zoom Generation and the Air Jordan 17 Low.<\/p>\n College: <\/strong>Arizona (1999-2001) Gilbert Arenas is a strange dude, man. And to be quite honest with you, I’m certain that Mr. Arenas would agree with that statement as well. However, despite his strange nature, there is absolutely no denying his stardom in the NBA and presence within Arizona Men’s Basketball history.<\/p>\n Before his adidas deal, Arenas sported a variety of Nike Basketball models as a Wildcat such as the Nike Air Garnett III and the Nike Air Flight ’89.<\/p>\n College: <\/strong>USC (2004-2007) Now if Gilbert Arenas is considered strange, then “Mr. Swaggy P” aka Nick Young is certainly cut from the same cloth. Never short of an interesting quote or soundbite, Nick Young has been known for his stellar style and notable footwear. During his time at USC, Young would rock the Nike Huarache 2k5 along with the Nike Zoom Kobe 1 that was a bit fortuitous because the Black Mamba became his teammate years later.<\/p>\n Although he’s nearly a decade removed from college, Young has still showcased some incredible gems on the court, as he rocked the adidas Yeezy 750 Boost during a contest against the Houston Rockets in which he announced his endorsement with adidas.<\/p>\n College: <\/strong>Arizona (2009-2011) Some basketball enthusiasts would argue that Derrick Williams has not lived up-to his draft status of being the #2 overall pick but that convoluted mindset is a bit unfair. Being drafted by the Timberwolves and spending time with the Kings, Williams has carved a nice role with the Knicks and has solidified himself as a quality rotational power forward.<\/p>\n During this season, he’s been rocking a ton of iD models of the Nike Kyrie 1 which bodes well considering he’s been a sneakerhead since his ‘Zona days, flourishing in the Nike Zoom Kobe VI and the Nike Hyperdunk.<\/p>\n College: <\/strong>Arizona (1996-2001) Whenever I think of someone with a name like Eugene Edgerson a certain image comes to mind and upon finally seeing the big man with the incredible afro, my vision was solidified. As a member of the Arizona championship team of the mid-90s, Edgerson would rock OGs like the Nike Air Dynmaic Flight on occasion along with the “Obsidian” Air Jordan 12 that continues to be a fan favorite of many.<\/p>\n As time would go on, Edgerson would play with the Harlem Globetrotters during the late 2000s.<\/p>\nAaron Brooks<\/h2>\n Aaron Brooks in the Nike Air Huarache 64 (photo by David E. Klutho)\n Aaron Brooks in the Air Jordan 17 Low “Lightning”\n Aaron Brooks in the Nike Air Zoom Generation\n Aaron Brooks in the Nike Air Money\n
\nNotable Kicks on Court: <\/strong>Nike Air Money, Nike Air Zoom Generation, Air Jordan 17 Low<\/p>\nGilbert Arenas<\/h2>\n Gilbert Arenas in the Nike Air Flight 89\n Gilbert Arenas in the Nike Air Trainer SC\n Gilbert Arenas in the Air Jordan XV\n Gilbert Arenas in the Nike Air Flight 89\n Gilbert Arenas in the Nike Air Garnett III\n Gilbert Arenas in the Nike Air Flight Determination\n Gilbert Arenas in the Nike Air Garnett III (photo by Kevork Djansezian\/AP Photo)\n
\nNotable Kicks on Court: <\/strong>Nike Air Garnett III, Nike Air Flight ’89, Air Jordan 15<\/p>\nNick Young<\/h2>\n Nick Young in the Nike Air Zoom Huarache 2k5\n Nike Young in the Nike Shox UPS\n Nick Young in the Nike Zoom Kobe 1\n
\nNotable Kicks on Court: <\/strong>Nike Zoom Kobe 1, Nike Shox UPS, Nike Air Huarache 2k5<\/p>\nDerrick Williams<\/h2>\n Derrick Williams in the Nike Air Foamposite One (photo by Mike Christy \/ Arizona Daily Wildcat)\n Derrick Williams in the Nike Hyperdunk (Photo by Jeff Gross\/Getty Images)\n Derrick Williams in the Nike LeBron 8 V2 “Cool Grey”\n Derrick Williams in the Nike Zoom Kobe VI\n Derrick Williams in the Nike Zoom Kobe VI\n
\nNotable Kicks on Court:<\/strong> Nike Zoom Kobe VI, Nike Hyperdunk, Nike Air Foamposite One<\/p>\nEugene Edgerson<\/h2>\n Eugene Edgerson in the Nike Air Force III\n Eugene Edgerson in the Air Jordan 12 “Obsidian”\n Eugene Edgerson in the Nike Air Dynamic Flight\n
\nNotable Kicks on Court: <\/strong>Air Jordan 12, OG Nike Air Force III, OG Nike Air Dynamic Flight<\/p>\nBaron Davis<\/h2>\n