December's Jumpman Invitational, the inaugural Jordan Brand collegiate tournament in Charlotte, NC, featured slam dunks on the court and in the community!
As part of the tournament activities, CYC was selected as a community partner and the beneficiary of several one-of-a-kind experiences for CYC Fellows with Jordan Brand and tournament sponsors Novant Health, Lowe's, and Truist.
JORDAN WINGS DESIGN PROGRAM
In partnership with Jordan Wings, 23 CYC Fellows participated in an 8-week design program that culminated in the design of the limited edition warm up shirts worn by each university's men's and women's team during the tournament. Fellows in the Jordan Wings Design Program were tasked with researching the history and traditions of each school - UNC-Chapel Hill, University of Florida, University of Michigan, and University of Oklahoma - and creating a shirt that captured the essence of what makes each university unique. Throughout the program, Fellows were mentored by Jordan and Nike designers, Triple Threat, and volunteers from each of the sponsors and Social Status.
The program ended with a bang as Fellows had the opportunity to share the final shirt designs with each of the tournament's teams at the NASCAR Hall of Fame and be recognized on the court during the UNC-Chapel Hill vs. Michigan game!