The USC Trojans Charge Into March With A Nike Kobe 3 Low Protro PE

From one Angelino to a team of them.

Matt Varga March 17, 2026

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Nike’s roster of basketball shoes, both modern and retro, isn’t just a matter of import to the consumer. The various schools and programs under the Swoosh banner see the fruits of what’s in focus every year, so often treated to the latest sig shoes and spotlighted silhouettes for season-long wear.

As March Madness looms, the Nike Kobe 3 Low Protro has shot out to an early lead as the “it shoe” on the hardwood for the festivities, following up a massive moment for All-Star Weekend as the winner of the “Warning Label” series. As the model finally went wide with the “Mamba Magic” colorway, it’s sticking around in California as the USC Trojans women’s basketball team flexes their own edition. Recent reveals like Duke’s and Oregon’s pairs have already demonstrated the blocking scheme for these 2026 exclusives, which the Trojans abide by with burgundy peering through white netted uppers, but their pair breaks with splotches of gold and red frozen inside the translucent traction.

Expectedly, the Nike Kobe 3 Low Protro will remain exclusive to USC athletes. Take in the prideful PE via the images below.

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Written by

Matt Varga, Junior Editor

Matt Varga is an Editor at SneakerNews. Initially earning a degree in Video Arts and Technology, he got his start in video editing and writing in the music world — primarily on hip-hop and electronic. A long-standing interest in sneakers led him to switching over to footwear. An avid collector, his favorite sneaker of all time comes down to either the Air Jordan 1 “Black Toe” and Air Jordan 5 “Laney,” his first ever pick-ups. When he’s not writing, you can find Matt cooking, traveling, attending concerts and when weather permits, on the handball court.