LSU’s Kobe 5 Protro PEs Are Pure Tiger Energy

Nike continue to dig into Kobe’s legendary sneaker lineage, rolling out a fresh set of Kobe 5 Player Exclusives made for the LSU Women’s Basketball program. Built strictly for the hardwood and never intended for retail (sorry, fam), these PEs underline just how deeply Kobe Bryant’s legacy is embedded in today’s women’s game.

The pack arrives in two unmistakably LSU looks. The 'Home' pair keeps things sharp and ceremonial, pairing a clean white upper with hits of rich purple that nod to the Tigers’ traditional colours. The 'Away' version cranks the volume, wrapping the Kobe 5 Protro’s low-slung silhouette in bold gold with deep purple accents – unapologetic, high-contrast and tailor-made for road wins in hostile gyms. Both pairs lean on the model’s sleek, speed-driven lines, letting colour do the jawing rather than piling on unnecessary graphics.

Beyond the palette, the real significance here is intent. Kobe’s long-standing advocacy for women’s basketball wasn’t marketing fluff. Seeing elite collegiate programs receive Kobe-branded PEs feels like a natural extension of that commitment, especially as the women’s game continues to command bigger audiences and louder cultural presence.

As with most Player Exclusives, don’t expect these to hit shelves – they’re strictly for LSU athletes. Still, with the Kobe 5 Protro enjoying renewed momentum, moments like this keep the conversation rolling. No release date, no checkout button – just pure hoops energy, served Tiger-style.

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