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2 days ago
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Caitlin Clark ‘Rookie of the Year' Nike Kobe 5 releasing Spring 2026
The post Caitlin Clark 'Rookie of the Year' Nike Kobe 5 releasing Spring 2026 appeared first on ClutchPoints. There's no bigger name in the WNBA right now than Indiana Fever All-Star guard Caitlin Clark, building upon her sophomore season and taking the league to new heights. The former No. 1 overall draft pick is currently averaging 16.5 PPG, shy of her mark from last year as she tries to find her rhythm around injuries. To celebrate her history 'Rookie of the Year' season, Nike will release yet another Caitlin Clark Nike Kobe 5 PE. Check our Sneakers news for more upcoming releases and breaking content! Caitlin Clark has always been known for rocking Nike Kobe sneakers during some of her career's biggest moments, from lacing up the 'Bruce Lee' Kobe 5 at Iowa to debuting the newest Kobe 6 at WNBA All-Star Weekend. While she continues to favor player exclusive (PE) Kobe models, fans are anxiously awaiting her debut name-bearing signature model. The 'Indiana Fever' Nike Kobe 5 PE was released prior to the most recent WNBA All-Star Weekend from Indy, to which fans responded glowingly regarding the newest release. This upcoming 'Rookie of the Year' colorway is expected to carry similar hype heading into Spring 2026. Nike Kobe 5 'Rookie of the Year' PE Worn by Caitlin Clark when tipping-off the 2025 season, this Nike Kobe 5 Protro will return in shimmering Metallic Silver and Varsity Red. While the red clearly matches the all-red uniforms of the Indiana Fever, the silver represents the shine from the ROTY hardware given to Clark. The shoes are primarily silver with red contrasts on the outsole, tongue, Nike Swoosh, and sockliner. This will be another release from Clark following a similar cadence to that of her 'Indiana Fever' Kobe 5. The shoes are expected to retail for $190 and will come in full family sizing sometime during the spring season of 2026. Expect them to drop on Nike SNKRS in limited numbers, likely fetching higher prices on the aftermarket once they're sold out. Don't sleep on another opportunity to own a piece of Caitlin Clark history! Related: Blazers' Jrue Holiday's Nike 'Celtics' shoes still releasing soon despite trade Related: Aces' Jackie Young gets 100% real on using Skechers partnership to 'tell my story'
New York Post
14-07-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Caitlin Clark has sweet birthday message for boyfriend Connor McCaffery after Fever beat Wings
Caitlin Clark wasn't only celebrating a Fever win Sunday. Following a solid performance against the Wings, Clark posted a sweet birthday message for her boyfriend, Connor McCaffery, to her 3.5 million followers on Instagram. 'Happy happy happy birthday con,' Clark captioned her post. 'You make everyday better and I couldn't be more grateful. may this be the best year yet , I love you.' Her words accompanied three photos of the couple and a shot of McCaffery playing board games with Clark. The couple has been together for more than two years now, dating back to their time at Iowa University. 4 Connor McCaffery and Caitlin Clark @CaitlinClark/Instagram 4 Caitlin Clark and Connor McCaffery pose for a picture, which was included in Clark's birthday post for McCaffery. While Clark starred for the Hawkeyes women's basketball team, McCaffery started 89 games across a six-year career on the men's side, playing under the tutelage of his father, Fran. McCaffery averaged 4.5 points per game across 166 career games at Iowa. 4 Connor McCaffery spent six seasons with Iowa and started in more than half of his career games. AP McCaffery has since landed a role with Butler men's basketball as an assistant coach, perfectly keeping him in Indianapolis alongside Clark. The two are each openly supportive of one another, and Clark even extended that support to the entire Butler team as she recently gifted the entire squad some pairs of her latest player-edition model of the Nike Kobe 5. Clark had just helped lead Indiana to a win over Dallas before making her heartwarming post for McCaffery. She posted 14 points while dishing out 13 assists and nabbing five steals in the Fever's 102-83 win over the Paige Bueckers-led Wings. Clark has struggled a bit in her sophomore season in the WNBA, both with her play and a nagging groin injury. 4 Caitlin Clark's double-double Sunday helped lead the Fever to their second straight win. AP She's currently averaging 16.9 points, 8.6 assists and 4.9 rebounds per game on just 37.6 percent shooting from the field and 28.9 percent from three-point range. But the win Sunday marked the Fever's second in a row as they currently sit at 11-10, the sixth-best mark in the WNBA.
Yahoo
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
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Caitlin Clark Adds Fuel to Viral News With New Post
Caitlin Clark Adds Fuel to Viral News With New Post originally appeared on Athlon Sports. In April 2024, Caitlin Clark signed an 8‑year endorsement deal with Nike that extended the brand's partnership with the Indiana Fever star through 2032. Advertisement Under that contract, she debuted a series of Player Exclusive (PE) colorways drawn from Kobe Bryant's signature line, including the Nike Kobe 5 Protro "Fever" edition during the 2024 WNBA playoffs. This week, Nike announced the latest chapter in that collaboration: the Nike Kobe 5 Protro "Caitlin Clark" PE, which will drop on Monday. What's breaking now is the advertisement that accompanied this announcement and the post Clark shared on her Instagram story on Sunday. The spot opens in the locker room as the camera zeroes in on Clark's eyes, which dilate into slit‑like snake pupils before snapping back to normal, a clear homage to Kobe Bryant's "Black Mamba" nickname. Advertisement The clip ends with Clark lacing up the new Kobe 5s before hitting the court. Caitlin Clark, InstagramCaitlin Clark, Instagram While Clark has quickly become one of basketball's most marketable figures off the court, her dominance on the court has captivated audiences for years. After averaging 19.2 points, 8.4 assists and 5.7 rebounds per game in 2024, she became the first rookie in league history to record multiple triple‑doubles, set both the single‑season rookie scoring and assists marks and earn All‑WNBA First Team honors alongside Rookie of the Year. Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Peltier-Imagn Images This season, she's continued her reign, averaging 18.2 points, 8.9 assists, 5 rebounds and 1.6 steals per game. Advertisement That professional success followed an unparalleled college career at Iowa, where Clark finished as the NCAA Division I all‑time leading scorer with 3,951 points, led the nation in both points and assists in the same season and claimed national Player of the Year twice. Related: Stephanie White Breaks Silence After Missing Chicago Sky Game Related: Ranking the 25 Best WNBA Players of All Time This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 29, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
26-06-2025
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Nike Kobe 5 ‘Year of the Mamba' updated look
The post Nike Kobe 5 'Year of the Mamba' updated look appeared first on ClutchPoints. Nike is continuing their 'Year of the Mamba' releases in honor of NBA legend Kobe Bryant as they'll add another look to the popular concept. With four previous releases already behind us, Nike revealed a latest 'Triple Black' Nike Kobe 5 Protro as part of the Year of the Mamba collection. The resurfacing has fans clamoring for a release to the public. Advertisement Check our Sneakers news for more upcoming releases and breaking content! Nike released a Nike Kobe 9 Elite, two colorways of the Kobe 5, and a Kobe 6 in memory of Gigi Bryant. Both editions of the Kobe 5 came with snakeskin graphics in gold throughout the uppers. This upcoming release will opt for a similar design, but will instead black-out the embossed snake for a monochromatic look. Stacking this upcoming drop against previous ones, we can expect a much more hyped release surrounding these thanks to their exclusivity as an addition to the already popular Year of the Mamba colorways. Nike Kobe 5 Year of the Mamba 'Triple Black' The latest drop will come in a Triple Black colorway, indicating all aspects of the shoe will be monochromatic. We see the typical Nike Kobe 5 Protro silhouette based in a Nike Zoom outsole. The hallmark feature here is the stitched mamba entangling around the Nike Swoosh. Following the structure of its two predecessors, the snake graphic remains on the lateral shoe and does not extend towards the medial side. Advertisement The only other key detail on this shoe is the neon green jeweled Black Mamba logo on the tongue, adding a nice overall touch to the tone of the shoe. Overall, these are right on-brand with the Black Mamba and we would be expect a frantic release around these come drop date. The Nike Kobe 5 Year of the Mamba 'Triple Black' never released as it was intended to in early 2025, but this updated look at a PE (player exclusive) version of the shoe could offer a promising sign towards an eventual release. Would you rock this exclusive pair of Nike Kobes? Related: Nike Air Max 1 'Batman' coming Fall 2025 Related: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander debuts new Converse SHAI 001 during NBA Finals win
Yahoo
08-06-2025
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Caitlin Clark's Nike Kobe 5s spotted on Thunder's Alex Caruso during NBA Finals
The post Caitlin Clark's Nike Kobe 5s spotted on Thunder's Alex Caruso during NBA Finals appeared first on ClutchPoints. Indiana Fever All-Star Caitlin Clark has been sidelined since late May with a left quadriceps injury. She recently gave an encouraging update, saying her recovery is going well. She'll be re-evaluated next week. In her absence, the Fever snapped a three-game losing streak with a win over the Washington Mystics, their first without Clark. Advertisement Since entering the WNBA last season, Clark has made a massive impact. Her presence on and off the court could generate more than a billion dollars in value. That influence now extends to sneakers. Nike will release a player-exclusive colorway, the Caitlin Clark x Nike Kobe 5 Protro 'Indiana Fever,' on June 30. The hype is already growing. A fan shared a photo of Thunder guard Alex Caruso wearing Clark's signature shoes, sparking buzz online. One fan joked, 'It's to protect against Cait-voodoo, smart play.' After the Thunder lost dramtically, another quipped, 'Didn't work. Hahaha.' Clark remains visible and vocal despite her injury. She continues to support her teammates, call out questionable officiating, and cheer on Indiana basketball. She even attended Game 6 of the Pacers-Knicks series, where Indiana clinched its first NBA Finals berth since 2000. Advertisement Before turning pro, Clark starred at Iowa from 2020 to 2024. She became the NCAA Division I all-time leading scorer, across both men's and women's basketball, with 3,951 points. She also led Division I in assists (1,144) and three-pointers (548). No other player has led their conference in both scoring and assists for four straight years. Clark carried Iowa to two straight national championship games, swept the Naismith, Wooden, and Wade awards, and saw her No. 22 jersey retired. Clark's rookie season in the WNBA picked up right where her college career left off. She became the first rookie to record multiple triple-doubles. Clark also set the league's single-game assist record with 19 and broke rookie records for assists (337) and threes made (122). She led the Fever to their first playoff appearance since 2016. She earned Rookie of the Year, made the All-Star team, and landed on the All-WNBA First Team. Along the way, she helped drive record-setting WNBA viewership. With her recovery on track and a return approaching, Clark looks ready to reclaim the spotlight. Her comeback may become one of the defining moments of the season. Related: Caitlin Clark's immediate 5-word reaction to Pacers' miracle win vs. Thunder Related: Fever's Caitlin Clark provides massive injury update
