St. John's & adidas Announce Partnership

 

The St. John's Athletic Department announced on Monday that adidas will become its new official footwear, uniform, apparel, and accessory partner.

The new partnership, the first between the school and adidas, whic will outfit the 300-plus Red Storm student athletes, begins this coming 2025-26 academic year. 

St. John's is the only Big East Conference member to be outfitted in the adidas brand, and specifically the men's and women's basketball programs will join the adidas Basketball family.

St. John's Vice President and Director of Athletics Ed Kull said in a statement, "We are thrilled St. John's Athletics will partner with such a prominent brand and industry leader in sports performance. Providing premier resources to our athletic programs is a priority for our teams and student-athletes to compete at the highest level of their respective sports. We believe this partnership will greatly benefit our men's and women's basketball teams in achieving prominence on the court and national exposure. I want to thank Chris McGuire, Jim Murphy, and the entire adidas team for making this monumental partnership possible."

McGuire is the adidas Vice President of Sports Marketing, and he said in a statement, "Partnering with a renowned institution in St. John's University represents an exciting moment for adidas. As a powerhouse with deep roots and big ambition, they match our drive to push limits and shape the future of sport. Together, we're not just supporting their athletic programs - we're fueling their momentum and elevating their impact across the collegiate sports scene."

Both adidas and St. John's are, per the press release, "energized by the opportunity to create unforgettable basketball moments together - driven in part by adidas Basketball star and brand partner Donovan Mitchell, whose clear relationship and shared history with St. John's Head Coach Rick Pitino will help shape an exciting new era for Red Storm Basketball.

Mitchell played for Pitino in his two seasons at the University of Louisville, from 2015-17.

LAUNCH EVENT: The new St. John's-adidas partnership will be celebrated this Wednesday, July 16, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the adidas Brand Center New York, 610 Broadway. Red Storm men's and women's basketball players will be on hand for a meet and greet and autograph sessions at the flagship store. Fans will have the chance to win exclusive prizes and purchase brand new adidas St. John's merchandise at the event.