The partnership between the Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation, led by Vanessa Bryant, and Nike has chosen the University of Kentucky as the first Mamba school. This collaboration, developed over more than a year, will feature Kentucky-themed apparel and footwear. The selection of Kentucky is notable, and several other programs are expected to join the Mamba Program in the future.
*Key Points:*
– *University of Kentucky*: Selected as the first Mamba school in partnership with Nike.
– *Custom Apparel and Footwear*: The partnership includes Kentucky-themed apparel and footwear.
– *Multi-Year Roll-Out*: Several other programs are expected to join the Mamba Program over the course of the partnership.
– *Vanessa Bryant’s Involvement*: Vanessa Bryant hand-picked the University of Kentucky for this partnership, highlighting the special relationship between the university and the late Kobe Bryant.
This partnership aims to honor Kobe Bryant’s legacy and continue his impact on sports through the Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation. The University of Kentucky’s selection as the first Mamba school marks an exciting development in this collaboration [1].
