It's snug up top, and wide and flowing below the waist... and with these new uniforms, college basketball gets one stop closer to everyone wearing team-themed wedding dresses. What you see above (via men.style.com) are new Nike uniforms that will be worn by four college basketball teams -- Arizona, Florida, Ohio State, and Syracuse -- in postseason tournament action.
It's an interesting look. Purists aren't going to love it, but such is life. If purists had their way, everyone would be playing in wool socks and buzzcuts. The youngsters like to look good, and for better or worse, being fashion-forward will help in recruiting. If a team's taking the court in some slick new Nike joints, it boosts the school's image, and recruits dig that. It makes a difference. I really believe that's true. And if the 70-year-old season ticket holders don't like, they're just going to have to get over it.
I sort of like the long-sleeve look on top (for everyone but Syracuse, I guess), though I'm not really down with checking out the ab definition of every player on the court. I wouldn't have guessed that there was room for basketball shorts to get any baggier, but Nike disagreed. Kevin Durant could smuggle a couple of small- to medium-sized agents in there, and the NCAA would never know. Greg Oden could put some books in there and get some studying done during free throws, and the Duke players have room for brass knucks, ninja stars, nunchakus, or semi-automatic weapons... whatever means of violence they're using these days.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 10)
3-05-2007 @ 11:30PM
daygator said...
What's up with Florida's blue?! Like it or not, its simply not accurate. That's not us! I dig the grey inside the "Florida," but that blue makes us look more like Auburn University.
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3-05-2007 @ 11:43PM
jeff said...
That look is hideous. The Ohio State uni looks like a dress. I'm not a purist or a fashion expert for that matter, but there's nothing wrong with the current look. Will this look catch on with the public, who are the ones who actually buy the jerseys. I'm sure the average, overwieght fan will thrilled with some tight fitting jersey. Also, whats the point with sleves. Basketball is played indoors last I checked.
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3-06-2007 @ 3:33AM
Signal to Noise said...
Can't Nike just stick to making Oregon look like crap?
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3-06-2007 @ 6:50AM
JCN said...
Skirts on the bottom, chesty on top. Very gladiatorey.
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3-06-2007 @ 7:51AM
Ryan Ferguson said...
Seriously, why do we/Nike feel the need to keep mucking around with things? Take the new NBA ball that went up in flames last year. Exactly what is the point of making the change?
New look == silly. Tight on top, baggy on bottom, sorta feminine. Oh well.
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3-06-2007 @ 12:09PM
sam damon said...
Strange world when women's basketball uniforms are shorter then the men's.
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3-06-2007 @ 12:33PM
James said...
I think these are awesome. Recruits are going to agree too.
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3-06-2007 @ 12:35PM
Kay said...
These uniforms are awful. They look like they are wearing a long skirt and a tight shirt. Please don't make this the fashion. The kids already look goofy when they are walking and their pants are hanging passed their rear ends and they can't walk right because their pants are going to fall down. Bring back the shorts that are at least knee length and at least it will look like your wearing shorts.
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3-06-2007 @ 12:39PM
f-boy said...
yeah they look horable but it's not like it's gonna change the game now come on guys really.
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3-06-2007 @ 1:01PM
JM said...
The most ridiculous look I've ever seen. Before you poke fun at the 70 year old season ticket holders, better take a look at where the money comes from in the NBA. Yep the older fans that have some money, certainly not from the "gangstas" who wear their pants around their ankles. And they wonder why basketball on the pro level is in decline? They're pimping the wrong fans.
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3-06-2007 @ 2:31PM
D said...
that looks asinine, it doesn't look good it looks like goofy decided to play hoops.
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3-06-2007 @ 2:33PM
john said...
" ugly " is evidently the height of fashion
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3-06-2007 @ 2:34PM
dansfae said...
why don't they just wear coulottes or a dress?
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3-06-2007 @ 2:35PM
dansfae said...
why don't they just wear coulottes or a dress?
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3-06-2007 @ 2:39PM
BoB said...
Check with Sheriff Joe in Phoenix and find where where he gets the pink underwear for the prisoners..pink undies would be appropriate here..I am 70 also....
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3-06-2007 @ 2:41PM
darius said...
just a slick way to cover up tattoos
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3-06-2007 @ 2:42PM
Jeff said...
Whats next ..........skirts? These guys look like they are getting ready for Ringling Brothers Circus.
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3-06-2007 @ 2:43PM
Lakergregg said...
These unis look like the new bathing suits for muslim women.
Hey Nike can I have a job?
I can sit around all day and come up with crappy ways to redesign unis.
How about Borat stle thongs for MLB?
Yeah,they would allow for greater range of motion and be easier to pack.
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3-06-2007 @ 2:45PM
bean said...
just a slick way to cover up tattoos
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3-06-2007 @ 2:46PM
proach818 said...
hot,hot,hot---I mean I pity the players. Sweaty hot. Nike dump this idea. Don't make these University players wear them.
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