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Donovan Mitchell's 'A Shoe for Change' will benefit Black students at his alma mater Louisville

D.O.N. Issue #2 Louisville
 D.O.N. Issue #2 x Louisville
D.O.N. Issue #2 x Louisville
D.O.N. Issue #2 x Louisville
D.O.N. Issue #2 x Louisville
D.O.N. Issue #2 x Louisville
Posted at 8:58 AM, Dec 18, 2020
and last updated 2020-12-18 10:59:01-05

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell is once again giving back to his alma mater, The University of Louisville.

READ: NBA selects Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell for Social Justice Coalition

The former Cardinals star and Adidas have created the exclusive D.O.N. Issue #2 x Louisville sneaker. Proceeds from the sales, up to $200,000, will go toward funding several academic initiatives and scholarships for current and future Black students at the school.

The shoe is called "A Shoe for Change."

READ: Mitchell agrees to 5-year, $195 million extension with Jazz

Mitchell has worked closely with the University of Louisville Office of Diversity and Equity on several initiatives. Pro basketball star and former Louisville standout Angel McCoughtry is joining Mitchell in this latest project.

Check out the video Adidas put out to promote the new shoe.

Donovan Mitchell releases 'A Shoe for Change'