Overview

• Vanessa Bryant gifted the UConn men's basketball team with unreleased Nike Kobe 6 "Italian Camo" sneakers ahead of their Sweet 16 game.
• The gesture pays tribute to Kobe Bryant's Italian heritage and his connection with the UConn basketball teams.
• UConn, the No. 1 seed, is set to face San Diego State in a rematch of last year's National Championship Game.
• The Huskies have been dominant in the NCAA tournament, winning their first two games convincingly.
• This marks another instance of Vanessa Bryant supporting the UConn team, continuing Kobe and Gianna Bryant's legacy.