Kicks On Court: Wake Forest Alumni Connection

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The biggest basketball news of last night happened on campus where #4 Wake Forest upset #1 Duke University at the buzzer. More than likely, former Wake Forest basketball players Josh Howard and Chris Paul were proud of their alma mater’s win. However, these two former Demon Deacons made some news of their own by hooping in some nice, exclusive-to-the-court Jordan sneakers last night.

Against the Denver Nuggets, Chris Paul laced up the Air Jordan 23 “Old Love” to coincide with the throwback uniforms of the ABA New Orleans Buccaneers. If you recall, this exact sneaker was released to the public last year in May. Is this colorway better than the Alternate Air Jordan 23 Paul wore with this jersey two weeks ago? On the other hand, Dallas Mavericks forward Josh Howard became the first player in the NBA to lace up the Jordan Ol’ Skool on the court. Inspired by the Mavericks colorway, this sneaker featured a predominately white upper with blue and grey accents on the sole, tongue and heel. Although this colorway never hit retailers, the Jordan Ol’ Skool released to the public last year in November. Click the jump to view more sneakers in our Kicks On Court.

Chris Paul talking with Coach Byron Scott in the Air Jordan 23 “Old Love”

Josh Howard grabbing a rebound in the Jordan Ol’ Skool 2

Chris Paul sporting the Air Jordan 23 “Old Love”


Josh Howard driving the baseline in the Jordan Ol’ Skool 2

Chris Paul laying it up in the Air Jordan 23 “Old Love”

Josh Howard contesting a shot in the Jordan Ol’ Skool

Chris Paul attacking the rim Air Jordan 23 “Old Love”

Josh Howard attacking the basket in the Jordan Ol’ Skool

Joe Johnson shooting a floater in the Jordan 6 Rings

Ray Allen leading the break in the Jordan Jumpman Pro

Kevin Garnett dunking the ball in the Adidas TS Bounce Commander

Rudy Gay (left) and Kevin Durant (right) sporting the Nike Zoom Phenom and the Nike Zoom KD1, respectively

Caron Butler sporting the Nike Hyperdunk PE

Chauncey Billups attacking the rim in the Adidas TS Creator PE

Rasheed Wallace posting up in the Nike Air Force 1 High

Mike Miller (left) and Richard Hamilton (right) sporting the Adidas TS Commander and the Jordan 6 Rings PE, respectively

Bobby Brown (left) defending in the Jordan 6 Rings “Championship”

Tracy McGrady (left) and Andre Iguodala (right) sporting the Adidas Lightning Creator and the Nike Foamposite Lite, respectively

Bobby Simmons (left) and Chris Bosh (right) sporting the Jordan 6 Rings and the Nike Huarache ’09, respectively

Michael Beasley stuck on the baseline in the Adidas Summer Run

Dwyane Wade laying it up in the Converse Wade 1

Jose Calderon (left) and Vince Carter (right) sporting the Li-Ning sneaker and the Nike Shox TS Gamer, respectively

Elton Brand dunking the ball in the Converse EB1

Peja Stojakovic laying it up in the Adidas TS Creator PE

Fred Jones (left) and Derrick Rose (right) sporting the Jordan 6 Rings PE and the Adidas TS Creator PE, respectively

Pics via Yahoo Sports.

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