Morants have provided the players with several colorways of the Nike Ja 3, Morant’s latest signature shoe, along with brand new all-white jerseys.
Mississippi Valley State University’s women’s basketball program received significant support this week when NBA star Ja Morant and her mother, Jamie Morant, stepped up to sponsor the Devils by supplying the team with exclusive shoes and new game uniforms. News Observer.
Morants have provided the players with several colorways of the Nike Ja 3, Morant’s latest signature shoe, along with brand new all-white jerseys. For the project active In one of the toughest financial conditions in Division I athletics, the donation is more than a cosmetic upgrade.
Mississippi Valley State publicly acknowledged the gift, thanking the Morant family for their “continued investment” in the program. Photos shared online show the players wearing a variety of sneakers, including green and white pairs that match the school colors and a bright pink version that emphasizes the individual nature of the donation.
While Ja Morant rose to national prominence at Murray State before becoming one of the NBA’s most dynamic guards, his family’s connection to historically black colleges and universities runs deep. Those relationships include her father, Tee Morant, who played college basketball at Claflin University, and her younger sister, Tenya Morant, who committed to Mississippi Valley State in 2023.
Although Tenia later entered the transfer portal and is now on Ranger College’s 2025-2026 roster, the family’s involvement with the Valley has not wavered. Their continued presence underscores the broader commitment to HBCU athletics, even as individual players move on.
Mississippi Valley State operates with one of the smallest athletic budgets in the NCAA, relying heavily on so-called “buy games” to fund its programs. Although the women’s basketball team has managed to break even financially, it still has limited access to the resources typically available at other Division I schools.
In that context, the contribution of Morants has additional significance. New uniforms and exclusive shoes can boost morale, visibility and confidence for athletes competing in challenging circumstances. As the article notes, such support reinforces the belief that these programs are “worth investing in.”
This isn’t the first time Ja Morant has teamed up with Mississippi Valley State. In 2023, the Devilettes became one of four college programs to receive an unreleased colorway of their Nike Ja 1. With the advent of Ja 3, the partnership continued to grow.
For Mississippi Valley State’s women’s basketball team, the gesture serves as material support and reassurance, a reminder that even programs in the national spotlight matter.
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