Photo by: Columbia University Athletics / Matt Rostkowski
Men’s Basketball Coaching Staff to Participate in Suits and Sneakers Week with Custom Shoes
1/28/2026 12:00:00 PM | Men's Basketball
The Lions coaches will wear the kicks on Jan. 30 vs. Penn to support Coaches vs. Cancer’s Suits And Sneakers Week
NEW YORK — The Columbia men's basketball coaching staff will participate in Suits and Sneakers Week by wearing custom Air Jordan 1 Lows on Friday, Jan. 30, vs. Penn. The custom sneakers were designed by Jheri "Coco" Cavitt.
Coaches vs. Cancer's Suits And Sneakers Week is a nationwide event that unites basketball coaches across the country for a common cause– saving lives from cancer by promoting the importance of regular screening. Towards the end of every January, coaches at all levels of the game are encouraged to wear their suits with sneakers in support of Coaches vs. Cancer and the American Cancer Society.
For more information on Coaches vs. Cancer's Suits and Sneakers week, visit https://www.cancer.org/about-us/our-partners/sports-alliances/coaches-vs-cancer.html
The Lions host Penn on Friday at 7 p.m. and Princeton on Saturday at 6 p.m. Both games will air live on ESPN+.
Follow The Lions
For the latest on Columbia men's basketball, follow @CULionsMBB on X and Instagram, search Columbia men's basketball on Facebook, or follow on the web at GoColumbiaLions.com.
About Coaches vs. Cancer
Coaches vs. Cancer is a collaboration between the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC). Since 1993, this initiative has engaged coaches nationwide to leverage their leadership and influence to support the American Cancer Society's vision to end cancer as we know it, for everyone.
In over 30 years, coaches have raised over $179 million for the American Cancer Society.
Coaches vs. Cancer's Suits And Sneakers Week is a nationwide event that unites basketball coaches across the country for a common cause– saving lives from cancer by promoting the importance of regular screening. Towards the end of every January, coaches at all levels of the game are encouraged to wear their suits with sneakers in support of Coaches vs. Cancer and the American Cancer Society.
For more information on Coaches vs. Cancer's Suits and Sneakers week, visit https://www.cancer.org/about-us/our-partners/sports-alliances/coaches-vs-cancer.html
The Lions host Penn on Friday at 7 p.m. and Princeton on Saturday at 6 p.m. Both games will air live on ESPN+.
Follow The Lions
For the latest on Columbia men's basketball, follow @CULionsMBB on X and Instagram, search Columbia men's basketball on Facebook, or follow on the web at GoColumbiaLions.com.
About Coaches vs. Cancer
Coaches vs. Cancer is a collaboration between the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC). Since 1993, this initiative has engaged coaches nationwide to leverage their leadership and influence to support the American Cancer Society's vision to end cancer as we know it, for everyone.
In over 30 years, coaches have raised over $179 million for the American Cancer Society.
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