Nike Reveals Entire Kobe 9 EM Protro "Team Bank" Collection
Look out for the court-ready sneaker to appear in five team-oriented looks this fall.
Name: Nike Kobe 9 EM Protro “Team Bank” Collection
Colorway: University Red/White/White, Game Royal/White/White, Black/University Gold/White, White/Court Purple/White and Wolf Grey/White/White
SKU: IH1401-600, IH1401-400, IH1401-002, IH1401-100 and IH1401-001
MSRP: $190 USD
Release Date: Fall 2025
Where to Buy: Nike
Update: The Nike Kobe 9 EM Protro is back. After a handful of initial launches, it is ready to see five “Team Bank” colorways hit the market this fall. We previewed three of these looks earlier this year and now have a complete preview of the collection now that official images of the “University Red/White” and “Wolf Grey/White” pairs have been shared. As expected, the two blend their key colors with white, with the “Wolf Grey” version sporting “Obsession” text beneath the tongue. All five remain anticipated as fall drops, coming at a starting price of $190 USD per pair.
Update: We kicked off the year by discussing a rumored “Team Bank” collection of Nike Kobe 9 EM Protro colorways. Now, the Swoosh has unveiled three of its five looks. Pictured first is the “Black/University Gold” iteration that sees gilded Swooshes combine with a purple Sheath logo at the tongue for a Lakers-themed look. “Relentless” text is visible beneath the tongue, with its “White/Court Purple” counterpart sporting purple accents that include a “Resilience” script. The “Game Royal/White” colorway rounds out the trio with a blue upper accompanied by notes of white throughout. Release is expected to take place this fall via Nike SNKRS and select retailers at a price of $190 USD. Enjoy the early look here and stay tuned for updates regarding the “University Red/White” and “Wolf Grey/White” iterations.
Original Story: Nike Basketball has been steadily revisiting the Kobe line’s silhouettes in Protro form, with the Nike Kobe 9 Elite Protro as the most recent addition to its lineup in both its low and high-top forms. The model returned in 2024 with “Halo” colorways of both versions of the shoe and there are many more pairs expected to drop in 2025, including the newly-rumored “Team Bank” collection.
Sneakermarketro
According to a report from SneakerMarketRO, the Kobe 9 Elite Low Protro will be dropping in five “Team Bank” colorways this fall. These looks are said to include “University Red,” “Game Royal,” “Black/University Gold,” “White/Court Purple” and “Wolf Grey.” This lineup comes a year after the Kobe 8 Protro dropped in the same five color arrangements, similar to how the Kobe 8 Protro arrived in a “Halo” look a year before the Kobe 9 Elite Protro did.
At the time of writing, Nike Basketball has not yet confirmed that a “Team Bank” collection of Kobe 9 Elite Low Protro colorways will be arriving this year. Stay tuned for updates, including first looks at all five pairs, as we currently expect it to drop on September 30 via Nike SNKRS and select retailers at a starting price of $210 USD.
