February 15, 2026: Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo 3 shoots the ball during NCAA, College League, USA Women s Basketball game action between the North Carolina State Wolfpack and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center in South Bend, Indiana. /CSM. South Bend United States of America - ZUMAc04_ 20260215_zma_c04_150 Copyright: xJohnxMersitsx
February 15, 2026: Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo 3 shoots the ball during NCAA, College League, USA Women s Basketball game action between the North Carolina State Wolfpack and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center in South Bend, Indiana. /CSM. South Bend United States of America - ZUMAc04_ 20260215_zma_c04_150 Copyright: xJohnxMersitsx
When college star Hannah Hidalgo walked into the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, most people expected to talk about the upcoming rookies on the court. Instead, all eyes shifted down to the shoes on her feet.
The Notre Dame guard attended the official summer showcase, which runs from July 9 to July 19, 2026. Records confirmed her presence in the stands during the Washington Wizards and Sacramento Kings game on July 12.
She wore all-white Reebok Club C Geo high-top sneakers. The choice of footwear became a talking point because the young star is currently a sneaker-free agent.
March 29, 2026, Fort Worth, Texas, USA: FORT WORTH, TX : Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Hannah Hidalgo 3 reacts to making a 3-pointer during their Elite 8 matchup against UConn on Sunday at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. UConn advances to the Final Four with their win over Notre Dame. Fort Worth USA - ZUMAm257 20260329_zsp_m257_044 Copyright: xBrianxMcLeanx
March 29, 2026, Fort Worth, Texas, USA: FORT WORTH, TX : Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Hannah Hidalgo 3 reacts to making a 3-pointer during their Elite 8 matchup against UConn on Sunday at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. UConn advances to the Final Four with their win over Notre Dame. Fort Worth USA - ZUMAm257 20260329_zsp_m257_044 Copyright: xBrianxMcLeanx
Every public appearance in a specific brand creates a wave of rumors, even though no official endorsement contract has been signed yet. An image shared by footwear reporter Nick DePaula on his X account captured the attention of the basketball community.
Speculation turned toward Reebok due to the brand’s aggressive push into the women's game. They made headlines by signing corporate partnerships with young stars like Angel Reese.
Hidalgo has usually worn standard Nike and Jordan footwear during her college games.
Known across the sport for keeping a personal shoe collection at home, her choice to wear the classic brand has left scouts wondering who will secure her official signature.
The race to sign the next face of women's basketball
The young guard is projected as a top lottery pick for the 2027 WNBA Draft. According to official team data published by the Fighting Irish, she completed a junior season, averaging 25.3 points, 6.9 rebounds, 5.2 assists, and 5.6 steals per game.
She finished the year with 202 total steals, setting a new single-season milestone. This made her the first player in NCAA history this century to maintain a 25-5-5-5 average across an entire basketball season.
She took home the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year award, the WBCA Defensive Player of the Year honors, and was named the ACC Player of the Year. Additionally, she secured the Nancy Lieberman Award given to the top point guard in the nation.
This explains why brands like Nike, Adidas, Reebok, and Puma are competing. Observers noted that Hidalgo appeared as a guest on a basketball podcast hosted by legend Candace Parker.
Because Parker serves as the current President of Adidas Women’s Basketball, industry insiders began connecting the dots. Still, with no paperwork filed.
What do you think is the best brand fit for Hidalgo's style?
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Utsav Sinha
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Utsav Sinha