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When it comes to rivalries in college basketball, nothing can top the Tobacco Road showdown between the North Carolina Tar Heels and the Duke Blue Devils. Just the thought of the hotly contested games conjures images of legendary coaches, banners, and buzzer-beaters.
As if there was not enough excitement for tonight’s matchup between the third-ranked Tar Heels and seventh-ranked Blue Devils, Jordan Brand poured fuel on the fire before tip-off. The design team at Jumpman has reimagined Luka Doncic’s signature sneakers in a unique colorway inspired by the rivalry game.
Jordan Luka 2
Jordan Brand
In tonight’s game, some Tar Heels players will debut a player-exclusive colorway of the Jordan Luka 2 that is a nod to the rivalry. A sky blue shade of patent leather covers the entire upper, contrasted by a navy midsole and heel featuring paint speckles.