Nike Basketball is launching a new limited edition Nike Kobe 5 in collaboration with Caitlin Clark in 2026, this time with a “Rookie of the Year” theme.
Although it is too early to talk about an official release date, we already have information about a new Kobe release from 2026. According to several internal documents, the brand is launching the famous Caitlin Clark x Nike Kobe 5 Protro "Rookie of the Year" during Spring 2026. The information was published exclusively on Sneaker Market in collaboration with Brandon1an (via X, formerly Twitter).
The new release comes with product code Caitlin Clark x Nike Kobe 5 Protro "Rookie of the Year" and the "Metallic Silver/University Red" color scheme. Given the colors used, it is very clear that the brand is launching the "Rookie of the Year" model, inspired by the basketball player’s first season. At the moment Nike has not confirmed any release information. We expect the brand to share more details about this release starting in 2026.
When is Caitlin Clark x Nike Kobe 5 Protro “Rookie of the Year” releasing?
The Caitlin Clark x Nike Kobe 5 Protro "Rookie of the Year" is releasing during Spring 2026 on Nike.com and at select Nike Basketball retailers. At the moment, the release date has not yet been announced. However, we already know that the new model is dropping during Spring 2026. As a result, we expect the pair to arrive sometime between January and March 2026. Check out the first images of the new collaboration below as we wait for more details about the release.
On another note, check out the recently released Caitlin Clark Nike Kobe 5 Protro "Indiana Fever".
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Vlad Ciutacu is a writer based in The Hague, Netherlands. He has been working in the footwear industry for more than a decade, with hundreds of pairs in his collection. His favourite models are the Air Jordan 1 and the Nike SB Dunk Low Pro. Find him on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
