All-Star guard Devin Booker turned heads recently, not just for his performance, but for what he was wearing on his feet. The Phoenix Suns star debuted a brand-new colorway of his signature sneaker, the Nike Book 2, styled in a striking “University of Arkansas” theme.
The shoes immediately caught the attention of basketball fans. The design features bold red uppers and black bottoms, a clean color combination that mirrors the iconic look of the Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball program. The most eye-catching detail, though, sits on the back heel: a small Razorback logo that makes the tribute unmistakable.
Devin Booker’s Sneakers Pay Tribute to Arkansas Over Kentucky
Arkansas fans wasted no time reacting online. Across social media, especially on Twitter, Razorback fan pages and supporters began buzzing about the sneakers, many asking the same question about where they can get a pair. If the shoes ever release publicly, they could quickly become a must-have item for fans looking to represent their school colors hopefully in time for NCAA March Madness.
Book 2: University of Arkansas PE pic.twitter.com/uelbsApmeh
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) March 7, 2026
The debut couldn’t have come with a better performance.
Booker put together a standout night against the New Orleans Pelicans, dropping 32 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists while leading the Suns to a 118–116 victory. If there were ever a case for a “good luck shoe,” this might be it.
Why The Razorbacks?
One interesting question surrounding the sneakers is simple: Why Arkansas?
Booker famously played his lone college season under legendary coach John Calipari at Kentucky before becoming a lottery pick in the 2015 NBA Draft. So seeing him rock Razorback-themed sneakers caught many fans by surprise.
There are a few possible explanations.
Maybe Booker simply appreciates the way the Razorbacks are currently playing. Perhaps he’s a fan of rising Arkansas talent like Darius Acuff Jr.. Or, more realistically, it could be connected to his long-standing relationship with Calipari, who now leads the Arkansas team.
Given how influential Calipari was in Booker’s development, that connection seems like the most logical explanation, though nothing has been officially confirmed.
Regardless of the reason, one thing is clear: the Arkansas-themed Book 2s look good, and Booker played good in them too.
Now Razorback fans are hoping the sneakers eventually become available to the public. With March basketball heating up and postseason dreams on the horizon, an Arkansas-inspired Booker sneaker could quickly become a good-luck charm for fans hoping to see the Razorbacks make a deep championship run.