Some of the best teams in the NCAA teams do a phenomenal job at execution on the court, but sometimes it's the execution off the court that can rally a fan base or allow a fan to get closer to their favorite players on the court. College basketball isn't anything without a look at some high-tech shoes, some exclusive player moments behind the scenes, and a look at some of the best college basketball fans that the world has to offer. Here are The Definitive Ranking of the Best College Basketball Instagram Feeds.
Rafael Canton is a freelance writer from Queens, NY and contributor to Sneaker Report. Anytime there is a conversation about the NBA, music, or nutella, he can be found in the thick of the discussion. He can be found on Twitter @RafelitoC7.
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No. 10 - 'Tis the Season for the Hurricanes
Instagram Account: caneshoops
If you're looking for random shots of shoes, the Miami Hurricanes are one of the top college basketball teams to look for. Their Instagram account always features a look at what colors the team is wearing and also includes a regular update on how former Hurricanes players are doing in the NBA after their college career.
No. 9 - Alabama Women's Basketball is United
Instagram Account: alabamawbb
The Alabama Crimson Tide Women's basketball team Instagram offers a unique brand of backstage access and a look at the team. The account handlers do a great job with displaying the apparel as well as the gear designed for the special Power of Pink and Play for Kay game.
No. 8 - Terps and Under Armour Partner Up
Instagram Account: marylandterrapins
Under Armour and the Maryland Terrapins have a pretty tight relationship. When Under Armour officially releases the Terrapins gear, you will most likely see it up on the official Terrapins Instagram. The account always features a unique look at what the Terrapins are wearing on the court and field during a game.
No. 7 - UCLA's Game for a Good Cause
Instagram Account: uclawbb
One of the best adidas schools in the nation is UCLA. On the instagram account, you'll always get a good snap shot of what the players are wearing on the practice court from adidas and also you'll get some opportunities that UCLA takes advantage of to give back like a shoe drive involving adidas-only shoes to give back to the community.
No. 6 - Haters Don't Have Anything on These Wildcat Tees
Instagram Account: kentuckybasketball
Kentucky has national basketball championships like it's no one's business. In celebration of the team's eight NCAA championships, this shirt was released to the public. "Haters gonna hate," but they probably can't hate on this shirt or any of the Nike PE's that the Wildcats get on a regular basis.
No. 5 - The Sooners Rev Up
Instagram Account: ou_mbball
The Nike Zoom Hyperrev is the new "it" model of Nike basketball. The shoe has been worn by multiple basketball players in both the NBA and the NCAA. The Hyperrev is a Sooner favorite, as evidenced by the squad's Instagram feed.
No. 4 - Duke's Instagram Will Have You Feeling Everything but Blue
Instagram Account: dukeblueplanet
The Blue Devils always drop good heat on their Instagram account like the Nike Zoom KD VI and the Nike LeBron XI in the Blue Devils colorway. Also featured is some really good, regular backstage access to the basketball team's activities.
No. 3 - Oregon Pulls All the Stops with Nike on Their Side
Instagram Account: uoducks
Much has been made of Oregon University's partnership with Nike, but one thing that comes out of that is the great shoes. On the Ducks' Instagram account you'll occasionally see all of the great shoes that Nike releases in the Ducks colorway. Now if only the Ducks equipment team would open up their own account, that would be the G.O.A.T.
No. 2 - UNC Flaunts the Jordan Brand
Instagram Account: uncbb
What's better than having the ultimate stash of Jordans? Oh that's right, nothing. Michael Jordan's alma mater always gets the hook up when it comes to the latest and greatest basketball shoes that the Jordan Brand has to offer including this special colorway of the Melo M10. Now if only some of these colorways were released to the public...just imagine.
No. 1 - The Beavers Honor Gary Payton
Instagram Account: beavers_eq
Along with Oregon, Oregon State always gets the best gear from Nike on a regular basis. The Beavers Equipment Instagram feed is always littered with the greatest gear in all sports, but basketball stands out. So far, Oregon State has given it's players models like the Nike LeBron XI and the Nike Zoom Flight Glove in the Beavers colorway to wear on court. Doesn't sound like such a bad life.
Rafael Canton is a freelance writer from Queens, NY and contributor to Sneaker Report. Anytime there is a conversation about the NBA, music, or nutella, he can be found in the thick of the discussion. He can be found on Twitter @RafelitoC7.
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