Prep Network’s Drip of the Week: Angel Reese, Perfect Game, and a Spooky Ja Release
Anwar Stetson
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Barbie Takes it Back to the Beginning
Two-time WNBA All-Star Angel Reese—one of the most popular, polarizing, and powerful hoopers in the association—is breaking new ground for the league away from the court. She recently became the first WNBA athlete to walk in the Victoria Secret’s Fashion Show, and now, the 6’4″ star is getting back to her roots with a Baltimore-inspired Reebok release.
After the much-hyped debut of the Angel Reese 1’s last month, the Reebok sneakers are getting a “Charm City” colorway influenced by Maryland’s biggest city.
According to Reebok, the Reese 1’s are designed for powerful and physical players, emulating Reese’s dominance as a rebounder.
The dreamy purple and black edition drops Friday, October 24, retailing for $120 in adult sizes.
Along with record-breaking star players like Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, and Cameron Brink, Reese has helped the WNBA reach new levels of popularity. She’s continuing to show that you can make waves off the court, too.
Youth Baseball Leader Collabs with Adidas
After a successful “All-American Classic” this summer showcasing the nation’s best prep baseball prospects, Perfect Game is expanding its brand with a colorful new pair of cleats. Perfect Game, which describes itself as the world’s largest baseball scouting service, recently dropped the shoes as part of a collaboration with Adidas.
The PG x Adidas Adizero Impact Shades Cleats are a brand-new, limited-edition design created to be lightweight and breathable. The cleats sold out at the World Wood Bat Association Championships earlier this month but are still available online, though they’re selling fast. Retailing for $105 in adult sizes, the exclusive colorway comes with a “PG” branded heel tab as well as an exclusive paint splatter color design.
Things Get Spooky with Ja Threes
High-flying NBA star Ja Morant is one of the most popular players among young fans. Despite his off-the-court issues, the Memphis Grizzlies’ guard consistently wows Gen Z-ers with his powerful slams and killer instinct. Now, he’s wowing hypebeasts with a brand-new Halloween-inspired sneaker.
The new Ja 3 “Spooky Season” basketball shoes just dropped; Morant calls the Zoom X foam of the shoe “Jet fuel” for his explosive vertical, and the eye-popping colors of the Spooky Season sneakers evoke a sense of dread for opponents who stand in his way.
If you want to light up the court this fall, a pair of bright green Ja 3’s will turn heads in any gym. The shoes probably won’t allow you to jump like him, though. Adult sizes retail for $140 on the Nike shop.