A few weeks ago I ran an entry about Pitt’s blackout hoops uniforms, which included some observations from Rich Friedman, who’s one of the guys who mops the court at …
Category: College Hoops
Northwestern Hoops Uni Draws Heavily on Old NBA Design
For all photos in this section, click to enlarge Fascinating series of events yesterday that raise all sorts of interesting questions about the creative process, intellectual property, and so on. …
Smell the Glove: Pitt’s Absurd Blackout Uniforms
I got a note last night from reader Rich Friedman, as follows: Has anyone ever looked into why the chest script and the NOBs on the Pitt Panthers’ black basketball …
Sneaker Blowout Becomes Corporate Theater
Click to enlarge Surreal moment in the opening minute of last night’s UNC/Duke game, as Duke forward Zion Williamson — widely assumed to be the first pick in the 2019 …
Good Uni-Watching Opportunities at Pats’ Parade
Screen shot by @TheOldTry; click to enlarge Pretty cool cross-sport moment during the Patriots’ Super Bowl victory parade yesterday, as backup quarterback Danny Etling wore a Larry Bird throwback jersey …
USF Unveils New White and Black Unis Saturday
By John Ekdahl This past winter, USF dumped Under Armour and inked a new eight-year deal with Adidas. The deal includes over $1 million in bonuses for both merchandise purchases …
Gone Too Soon: Cincinnati’s Late-’90s Sleeveless T-shirts
[Editor’s Note: Ticker assistant Alex Hider is back with another installment of his “Gone Too Soon” series. Enjoy. — PL] By Alex Hider Every time I took the court for …
Who Needs a Frankenjersey When You Have a Frankenblazer?
Photo by Derrick Paul, @WestVirgyinzer It was an all-Mountain State affair last night in San Diego, as Marshall and West Virginia faced off in the second round of the NCAA …
A Brief History of Pants-Splitting
Click to enlarge Phil had a one-sentence item in yesterday’s Ticker that I want to expand upon today, namely the news that Providence coach Ed Cooley split his pants during …
High School Team Wears College Jerseys
Here's New Boston being introduced … in Ohio uniforms? Due to a mixup, the Tigers are wearing Bobcats jerseys in the game. Both New Boston and South Webster brought white …
DePaul Adds Chicago Flag to New Arena’s Roof
On Wednesday afternoon I was yakking on the phone with Chicago Tribune sportswriter Phil Thompson, who was interviewing me for this story about the Bulls’ new alternate uniform. The uni …
Time for the Annual College Hoops Preview
Click to enlarge Don’t look now, but the college basketball season begins this Friday. That means it’s time for the annual Uni Watch College Hoops Season Preview, which will have …
Adidas at Center of Emerging College Basketball Scandal
Click to see larger, clearer version As you’ve probably heard by now, 10 people connected to college basketball were arrested on federal corruption charges yesterday. If you’re looking for a …
Draft Day Tradition
Click to enlarge The Timberwolves have never had good uniforms, but they do have one of the best uni-related rituals in all of sports: Each year they mark the day …
When Irish Eyes Were Smiling (ND Hoops ’77-’81)
Click to Enlarge [Today we have a guest entry from reader Chris Geis, which is *almost* timely — today being the day after St. Paddy’s Day. Enjoy! — PH] Notre …