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Hibbett and Nike Celebrate A'ja Wilson Ahead of Latest Signature Sneaker Launch

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Hibbett and Nike Celebrate A'ja Wilson Ahead of Latest Signature Sneaker Launch

Jun 17, 2026

Last month, Hibbett and Nike welcomed WNBA superstar, two-time Olympic gold medalist and South Carolina native, A'ja Wilson, to Atlanta for an intimate event celebrating culture, community and personal legacy ahead of the launch of her latest signature sneaker, the Nike A’ Two A’postrophe Pink.

Held at Collier Hall, the gathering brought together athletes, tastemakers and influential voices from Atlanta and South Carolina to recognize Wilson’s impact on and off the court. Guests included WNBA All-Star center and Atlanta Dream guard, Allisha Gray, along with leaders across sports, fashion, entertainment and the local community.

A long formal dinner table set with black tablecloths, white plates, and black napkins at a Hibbett and Nike event. In the background, vibrant pink neon signs displaying the Nike Swoosh and Hibbett logo illuminate the room alongside floral arrangements.
WNBA star A'ja Wilson raises a champagne glass in a toast at a Hibbett and Nike event. She is smiling, wearing glasses, a white one-shoulder long-sleeve top, and a light blue pleated skirt, with a DJ booth and dark red curtains visible in the background.
A smiling man holds a bright blue Nike sneaker up to his ear like a phone while carrying a hot pink A'ja Wilson shoe box and a black Hibbett shopping bag outdoors. A female staff member in a black outfit stands in the background next to a white vehicle at night.
A woman with her hair in a bun reaches into the trunk of a vehicle filled with hot pink A'ja Wilson shoe boxes and plastic bags during a Hibbett and Nike event. A smiling woman in a black halter top looks on in the background outside a building with pink pillar lighting.
A bright pink Nike A'ja Wilson signature sneaker is displayed on a circular wooden pedestal in the center of a formal banquet room. Long dinner tables with black chairs flank the room, leading toward a stage backdrop of deep red curtains illuminated by glowing pink neon signs of the Nike Swoosh and the Hibbett logo.
A long formal dinner table set with black tablecloths, white plates, and black napkins at a Hibbett and Nike event. In the background, vibrant pink neon signs displaying the Nike Swoosh and Hibbett logo illuminate the room alongside floral arrangements.
WNBA star A'ja Wilson raises a champagne glass in a toast at a Hibbett and Nike event. She is smiling, wearing glasses, a white one-shoulder long-sleeve top, and a light blue pleated skirt, with a DJ booth and dark red curtains visible in the background.
A smiling man holds a bright blue Nike sneaker up to his ear like a phone while carrying a hot pink A'ja Wilson shoe box and a black Hibbett shopping bag outdoors. A female staff member in a black outfit stands in the background next to a white vehicle at night.
A woman with her hair in a bun reaches into the trunk of a vehicle filled with hot pink A'ja Wilson shoe boxes and plastic bags during a Hibbett and Nike event. A smiling woman in a black halter top looks on in the background outside a building with pink pillar lighting.
A bright pink Nike A'ja Wilson signature sneaker is displayed on a circular wooden pedestal in the center of a formal banquet room. Long dinner tables with black chairs flank the room, leading toward a stage backdrop of deep red curtains illuminated by glowing pink neon signs of the Nike Swoosh and the Hibbett logo.

Wilson’s opening remarks reflected on her journey from South Carolina standout to one of basketball’s most influential athletes. Conversations focused on leadership, confidence, empowerment and the importance of using success to inspire others.

Attendees received an exclusive preview of the Nike A’ Two A’postrophe Pink and select pieces from the collection ahead of the June 8 public launch. The event also featured a curated dining experience inspired by Wilson’s personality, Southern roots and rise as one of the most recognizable faces in women’s basketball.

The celebration highlighted the community connections that continue to shape Wilson’s story while bringing together those who share her commitment to creating impact beyond the game.

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