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‘The Sneakerhead’: Coach Valentine Brings Culture and Youth to Loyola

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The Loyola men’s basketball team doesn’t just win games and conference championships — it wins in style with fresh sneakers and swagger. The Ramblers’ emphasis on fashion and culture helps them play with confidence and connect with a younger, fashion-obsessed generation on-campus.

Loyola Head Coach Drew Valentine said he strives to represent the program faithfully by ensuring that every player and coach is always wearing a fresh pair of shoes. With a young coaching staff, Valentine said he took his own path when assembling his team — avoiding suggestions to hire older coaches — and surrounded himself with fellow sneakerheads.