The LSU Tigers show off Nike Ja 3 PE

We’re less than two weeks away from the start of the 2025-2026 college basketball season and Nike is making sure its sponsored programs have their sneaker status in order ahead of the preseason. The Duke women’s team recently showed off a set of Nike Kobe 5s for players, and now the LSU Tigers have received a Nike Ja 3 that has us wanting more.

Frankly, what makes this attractive has less to do with special details and more to do with the model itself. LSU’s high-contrast purple and gold palette is simply perfect on the Nike Ja 3, highlighting the sneaker’s liberal use of the signature Ja logo. The arrow-shaped Ja sheath offers claw-like detailing on top and grip underfoot, delivering both a performance advantage and aesthetic appeal in line with Ja’s aggressive playing style. LSU logos appear on the side of the midsole, just below a yellow ‘A’, which helps spell Ja’s name when paired with the Swoosh. It also appears that the tongue is made of soft suede material for a heightened feel.

The Yes 3 “LSU Tigers” won’t see a public release, but you can catch them on the court when the women’s team opens its season on November 4. Check out the detailed images below if you love this as much as we do.

Written by

Andrew Rizzo, junior editor

Andrew Rizzo is an editor at Sneaker News, based in New York City. His main interests include Air Jordan, Nike ACG, Nike Air Max and New Balance shoes. Before joining Sneaker News, Andrew covered youth sports for various media outlets and worked at one of the world’s top performance marketing agencies. He is from Astoria, Queens and is a huge New York sports fan, especially when it comes to the Knicks and Yankees.