words_Nick DePaula
Upon hearing the news this morning that Dwyane Wade would be leaving the only shoe brand he’s known during his professional career, Converse, for the big brother under the Nike Inc. umbrella in Jordan Brand, I was left to wonder where that would leave his alma mater, Marquette University. It was during college that the somewhat unknown Wade blew up, after leading the Golden Eagles to the 2003 Final Four, and for the past few seasons they’ve had the good fortune of being the only Converse Basketball college program in the nation, proudly linking Wade with his former school.
Though we’re still a few months away from Midnight Madness and the official start of Division 1 practices, we can announce that Marquette University will, like Wade, also be shifting away from Converse footwear and apparel. “Marquette will transition to the Jordan Brand along with Wade,” says Reggie Saunders, spokesperson for Jordan Brand. “Marquette is proud of their former athlete and should have the opportunity to maintain their relationship with him.”
With the University of California Berkeley wearing mostly black/varsity maize kicks over the past few seasons, it’s been a few years since we’ve regularly seen white/navy/yellow Jordan PE’s at the college level. If you recall, there was also the short-lived North Carolina A&T sponsorship. Either way, you can now add Marquette to the list of official Jordan schools, along with Cal, Georgetown and of course the University of North Carolina.
July 17th, 2009 at 3:17 pm
cant wait 2 c the pe’s…
how come nobody’s rockin the 18′s? lol
July 17th, 2009 at 5:39 pm
it’s about time wade got a serious shoe deal, converse was crap
July 17th, 2009 at 5:53 pm
Marquette switches to Jordan the summer AFTER I graduate. Timing is fantastic.
July 17th, 2009 at 6:55 pm
best news I’ve heard all day. Wade’s kicks will finally be up to par with his game.
July 17th, 2009 at 9:15 pm
man this made my day right ther those r my high school colas f$@# yea
July 18th, 2009 at 4:26 am
yeah!
July 18th, 2009 at 11:51 pm
BOUT TIME DWADE DECIDED TO WEAR SUM REAL KICKS
July 22nd, 2009 at 11:48 pm
it’s about time wade got a serious shoe deal,
July 22nd, 2009 at 11:50 pm
very cool!
July 25th, 2009 at 11:13 pm
YES!!! Man cant wait to see these kicks! Jordan Brand and D Wade togather. Good move MJ and D Wade, Good Move!!!
July 26th, 2009 at 2:55 am
I agree that Converse wasn’t suitable for someone like D Wade, but Nike owns both Converse and Jordan, so it’s a win/win situation with NIKE.
November 15th, 2009 at 1:17 pm
Rock the 4s 12s or 18s… Why the ol school 3″s??