If you’re familiar with the Japanese manga series, “Slam Dunk,” then you’ll be excited to hear that the illustrator of the manga, Takehiko Inoue, is bringing his creativity to the Nike Hyperize model. The Takehiko Inoue x Nike Hyperize comes in a bright white/carolina blue colorway. The upper consists of an allover print of Inoue’s characters and drawings, and even feature laces that carry his intricate design as well. So far, these will be Asia exclusives and will release January 30, 2010, for a price of $180. If you’re digging these collabos, then be sure to keep it locked here.

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The Nike Hyperdunk got a nice Think Pink makeover, so it only made sense that the next popular Nike Basketball model would get a cute makeover as well. The Nike Hyperize GS comes in a pink/white colorway to represent the “Think Pink” line, which raises breast cancer awareness. The Hyperize utilizes pink patent at the toe, along with a white swoosh against a pink flywire panel. The Think Pink logo is placed at the tongue tag and insole, to make this a clean two-toned shoe. Stay tuned for more info about the shoe’s release later on.

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Because the Nike Hyperize and Nike Hypermax have received so much attention as a result of special Nike events and commemorative efforts, it’s only natural that many of us begin to let the Nike Hyperdunk model start to fade away. But Nike seems poised to help us remember. Pictured here is a low-cut design of the Nike Hyperdunk that made such loud noise during the last basketball season. This pair comes in a predominantly white and black color palette with red accents along the lining and around the Nike swoosh, for example. This and perhaps other Nike Hyperdunk lows are rumored to release next year, but for now you can enjoy these teaser pix. For those of you who buy in to Kobe Bryant’s low-top sneaker preference, how do you think these might look on the court?

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It’s so cool for a sneakerhead watching a great basketball game to glance at a player’s feet and see a fresh sneaker to ball in that is like the cherry on top of it all. We already saw Nike design a Player Edition of the Nike Hyperize for Pau Gasol, and now it seems as if the brand has done the same for Ben Gordon. Now that the superstar guard is on the Detroit Pistons squad, his PEs retain red and white but sport blue instead of black. This particular PE pair comes in a predominantly red/white upper with blue accents such as on the Nike swoosh outline. Select Nike retailers have already begun to make these available for purchase, so you might want to take advantage of this opportunity.

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This year has been a big one for the expansion of House of Hoops locations both stateside and overseas. Two weekends ago we saw a new House of Hoops open up in Houston, with an array of exclusive sneakers like a Houston Hyperize pack made available for sale in commemoration of the event. This Sunday October 25, 2009, the Mall at Prince Georges’ FootLocker store in Hyattsville, Maryland will officially become a House of Hoops. Grand opening events will run from 2:00 to 4:00PM, with special guest Caron Butler of the Washington Wizards making an appearance. As always, there will be a slew of limited sneakers made available in conjunction with the grand opening; and, among those shoes will be the metallic silver-black/purple Nike Air Bakin Retro we recently previewed for you. If you’re going to be in the area, then it might be a very good idea for you to swing by, check out some shoes, be among other sneaker enthusiasts, and maybe even exchange pleasantries with Caron Butler.

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The House of Hoops phenomenon is hitting not only statewide, but also worldwide. Recently, we brought you word that yet another stateside House of Hoops location was opening up- this time in Houston, Texas. Nike, of course, had a couple of goodies prepared for this event- among which was a pair of Nike Houston Hyperize’s. But, it appears as though the surprises did not end there. During the opening, a pair of Air Jordan I High’s and Air Jordan Fusion IV’s in a white patent leather-red/navy blue colorway were on display. Furthermore, the pairs of shoes also boasted speckled blue midsoles- for added flavor. These have been seen only during the Houston’s House of Hoops’ opening, with no word yet- either positive or negative- on a general release. If any information comes up, rest assured we’ll deliver it to you. For now, enjoy the pix after the jump.

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Nike seems to be helping Pau Gasol make a run at repeating with his Los Angeles Lakers teammates as NBA champions with the creation of his Hyperize PE. But Nike is definitely no stranger to hooking up the young’ns also. Coming soon to House of Hoops locations nationwide is a first wave of Nike Hyperize sneakers inspired by four different NCAA teams- Texas, UConn, USC, and Illinois. Perhaps this is Nike’s way of helping Jeffrey Jordan (his airness’ son) make up his mind and return to play on the Fighting Illini’s squad. Either way, be on the look out for these on the feet of several NCAA stars as well as basketball and sneaker enthusiasts as soon as they’re made available. Check out more pix after the jump.

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