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UNC Basketball: Tar Heel fans will love the latest UNC-themed Air Jordans

Last month, Nike announced the release of the Air Jordan 1 High OG “Fearless” that features a brand new colorway that pays homage to the two most memorable stops in the namesake’s career.

The blue and white portion of the shoe represents Jordan’s time spent at the University of North Carolina, where he won a national championship and was named National Player of the Year. The red and white-themed part of the shoe is reminiscent of the Hall-of-Famer’s playing days with Chicago Bulls — the organization with which he won six NBA Finals and earned the title of G.