University of Pittsburgh Athletics
Kante’s Kicks For Kids Set For Dec. 2 Men’s Basketball Game Vs. Texas A&M
11/25/2025 10:45:00 AM | Men's Basketball
PITTSBURGH – The Pitt Athletics Department will hold a children's shoe drive during the Panthers' men's basketball game against Texas A&M on Monday, Dec. 2 with tipoff scheduled for 7 p.m. The initiative has been titled "Kante's Kicks For Kids", a passion project created by Pitt forward Papa Amadou Kante to support children in his native Senegal.
Kante, who grep up in Dakar, Senegal, often went without shoes as a child, which led to painful blisters and other challenges. His experience inspired the creation of "Kante's Kicks For Kids," aimed at providing footwear to children in underserved communities.
Donation bins will be located at all six Petersen Events Center entrances for the Dec. 2 game. Fans are encouraged to participate by bringing new youth shoes to drop off upon arrival. The men's basketball team will pack the donated shoes, and Pittsburgh-based Brother's Brother Foundation will generously ship them to Senegal at no cost.
Fans interested in supporting the initiative and attending the game can purchase tickets for the Texas A&M matchup by CLICKING HERE.
