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First String
A Hibbett x Nike Program

First String is a philanthropic initiative launched by Hibbett in partnership with Nike aimed at empowering the next generation of student-athletes.

Focused on supporting local high school boys and girls basketball programs, the program fosters athletic, academic, and career success, seeking to create opportunities for young people to thrive on and off the court.

Each year, First String donates funds to local basketball programs and selects one player from the boys and girls teams to receive scholarship assistance for their post-high school education. Scholarship recipients are also given access to internships and career development opportunities with Hibbett at their Birmingham corporate office, helping them explore passions beyond basketball and gain valuable career-building experience.

Huffman High School’s boys and girls basketball programs with $50K donation check.

Hibbett x Nike Honor Huffman High With First String Donation

First String, the philanthropic initiative of Hibbett in partnership with Nike, hosted the second First String event in Boutwell Auditorium to celebrate Huffman High School’s boys and girls basketball programs with a $50,000 donation and additional support for student-athletes.

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Inaugural First String Scholarship Recipients Named May 2025

In May, Hibbett and Nike announced the inaugural First String Scholarship recipients, hailing from Duncanville High School in Texas and Wenonah High School in Birmingham, AL.

Coaches and administrators from each school nominated two well-deserving students—one from each boys' and girls' high school basketball program—to receive $5,000 per year for four years to put toward their education. In addition, recipients are eligible for an internship at the Hibbett corporate office after their sophomore or junior year.

Congrats Duncanville First String Honorees: Katelynn Price, Girls' Basketball and Ethan McKinney, Boys' Basketball.

A man and a young woman, both with dark skin and wearing glasses, stand smiling behind a large, oversized check in a brightly lit indoor setting. The man on the left wears a grey suit jacket over a white collared shirt and holds a black box or plaque that says "FIRST STRING" in orange. The young woman on the right wears a light blue sleeveless top over a white collared shirt and holds a trophy. The check is white with "FIRST STRING" printed prominently on the left and is dated "5/20/2025," made out to "Katelynn Price" for "$20,000.00." In the background, a large banner or wall features "DUNCANVILLE ATHLETICS" in red and blue lettering, along with an athletic panther logo
A young man and an older man stand side-by-side, smiling, in front of a large, oversized check. Both have dark skin. The young man on the left wears a black collared shirt with a small red polo emblem and has dreadlocks. He holds a white box with a Nike swoosh and the words "FIRST STRING" in orange, and a clear trophy. The older man on the right wears a navy blue suit jacket over an orange collared shirt. The oversized check is white with "FIRST STRING" printed prominently on the left. It is dated "5/20/2025" and is made out to "Ethan Mckinney" for "$20,000.00." In the background, a red, white, and blue banner with "DUNCANVILLE ATHLETICS" and a panther logo is visible.
A man and a young woman, both with dark skin and wearing glasses, stand smiling behind a large, oversized check in a brightly lit indoor setting. The man on the left wears a grey suit jacket over a white collared shirt and holds a black box or plaque that says "FIRST STRING" in orange. The young woman on the right wears a light blue sleeveless top over a white collared shirt and holds a trophy. The check is white with "FIRST STRING" printed prominently on the left and is dated "5/20/2025," made out to "Katelynn Price" for "$20,000.00." In the background, a large banner or wall features "DUNCANVILLE ATHLETICS" in red and blue lettering, along with an athletic panther logo
A young man and an older man stand side-by-side, smiling, in front of a large, oversized check. Both have dark skin. The young man on the left wears a black collared shirt with a small red polo emblem and has dreadlocks. He holds a white box with a Nike swoosh and the words "FIRST STRING" in orange, and a clear trophy. The older man on the right wears a navy blue suit jacket over an orange collared shirt. The oversized check is white with "FIRST STRING" printed prominently on the left. It is dated "5/20/2025" and is made out to "Ethan Mckinney" for "$20,000.00." In the background, a red, white, and blue banner with "DUNCANVILLE ATHLETICS" and a panther logo is visible.

Congrats Wenonah First String Honorees: Makyla Williams, Girls' Basketball and Isaiah Jackson, Boys' Basketball.

Two young students, dressed in button-up shirts and ties, stand on a stage holding oversized scholarship checks from 'First String Scholarship Donation'. Each student also holds a basketball. Behind them, a woman in a grey t-shirt looks on. The checks are dated '5/12/2025' and are for 'Twenty Thousand Dollars'.
Two young students, dressed in button-up shirts and ties, stand on a stage holding oversized scholarship checks from 'First String Scholarship Donation'. Each student also holds a basketball. Behind them, a woman in a grey t-shirt looks on. The checks are dated '5/12/2025' and are for 'Twenty Thousand Dollars'.
Two young students, dressed in button-up shirts and ties, stand on a stage holding oversized scholarship checks from 'First String Scholarship Donation'. Each student also holds a basketball. Behind them, a woman in a grey t-shirt looks on. The checks are dated '5/12/2025' and are for 'Twenty Thousand Dollars'.
Two young students, dressed in button-up shirts and ties, stand on a stage holding oversized scholarship checks from 'First String Scholarship Donation'. Each student also holds a basketball. Behind them, a woman in a grey t-shirt looks on. The checks are dated '5/12/2025' and are for 'Twenty Thousand Dollars'.

We’re excited to watch all four scholars grow throughout their collegiate journeys.

Thank you to everyone who helped bring the First String initiative to life—we’re proud to support the next generation of leaders.

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Hibbett x Nike First String Program Donates $50,000 to Duncanville High

In December 2024, Hibbett, in partnership with Nike, announced a $50,000 donation to the Duncanville High School boys and girls basketball programs. This contribution, part of the First String initiative, aimed to empower student-athletes both on and off the court.

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Hibbett x Nike Introduce First String, Donate $50,000 to Wenonah High School

In October 2024, Hibbett and Nike officially unveiled their newest joint philanthropic initiative, First String. Focused on supporting local high school boys and girls basketball programs, the program fosters athletic, academic, and career success, seeking to create opportunities for young people to thrive on and off the court.

To introduce First String to the community, Hibbett and Nike donated $50,000 to Wenonah High School's men's and women's basketball teams.

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