"We feel we have the opportunity to create as much energy as they do on the football field," said Tracy Teague, global creative director for Nike Basketball.
Here's more from ESPN:
Fans tuning in may need to look at the score to figure out who the squad in gray is. The jerseys and shorts are trimmed in some -- but not necessarily all -- of the schools' official hues. So Baylor has gold but not green, the Connecticut women red but not blue. The UConn men's trim is a dark navy that almost looks black.As far as I have heard, the uniforms have received some hate. In my opinion, I guess they are just so-so or just..."meh."
And the shades chosen are "electric," reminiscent of the fluorescent tints Oregon football is famous for. Syracuse may have to change its nickname to the Neon Orange for its one game in these outfits.
"We definitely get excited about it. I think players care about the way they look," North Carolina point guard Kendall Marshall said. "I know if I played football, Oregon would be in my top five no matter who I was."
The team names are in a reflective silver material, while the back of the jersey features a large school logo in contrasting shades of gray. Above the number is a star for each of the program's national championships; the players' name is below.
The teams selected have won NCAA titles wearing Nike gear: the Arizona, UConn, Duke, Florida, Kentucky, North Carolina and Syracuse men and the Baylor and UConn women.
What do you guys think of them?
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