Question about the jerseys

[Galway Eagle]

Ok so I've always wondered if anybody else had an opinion on this.  When I was a freshman in 09-10 we had converse making our stuff and the jersies and shorts (at least the ones in the spirit shop) were double layered and actually fairly heavy.  The next year we went to jordan and the clothes were unbelievably lighter, thinner and less stiff.  What happens? we go to the sweet 16 and have had great success since.  Maybe it's just me but I've often wondered if that had any impact on our teams before 10-11.  Maybe I'm just a conspiracy theorist.

[77ncaachamps]

Ok so I've always wondered if anybody else had an opinion on this.  When I was a freshman in 09-10 we had converse making our stuff and the jersies and shorts (at least the ones in the spirit shop) were double layered and actually fairly heavy.  The next year we went to jordan and the clothes were unbelievably lighter, thinner and less stiff.  What happens? we go to the sweet 16 and have had great success since.  Maybe it's just me but I've often wondered if that had any impact on our teams before 10-11.  Maybe I'm just a conspiracy theorist.

Nike uses their Dri-Fit technology only with their Nike products.
They own Converse. I don't think they used that technology with Converse product lines.
In fact, I don't think they sponsor any D-1 basketball teams anymore.

MU was the only outfitted team. WKU wore their shoes, but now are Russell Athletic (jerseys) and Nike (shoes).

[Galway Eagle]

Nike uses their Dri-Fit technology only with their Nike products.
They own Converse. I don't think they used that technology with Converse product lines.
In fact, I don't think they sponsor any D-1 basketball teams anymore.

MU was the only outfitted team. WKU wore their shoes, but now are Russell Athletic (jerseys) and Nike (shoes).

I know Nike owns Converse and such but just holding the Lazar jersey I have (09-10) vs the DJO jersey I have (11-12) there's no comparison. I'd hate to play in that old converse thing.  Just wondering if anybody else thinks it might've been a hindrance.

[77ncaachamps]

I know Nike owns Converse and such but just holding the Lazar jersey I have (09-10) vs the DJO jersey I have (11-12) there's no comparison. I'd hate to play in that old converse thing.  Just wondering if anybody else thinks it might've been a hindrance.

The better comparison is actually holding the authentic jerseys the players wear.

There may be a difference, much like there is in the NFL and the NBA jerseys.

[Windyplayer]

I know Nike owns Converse and such but just holding the Lazar jersey I have (09-10) vs the DJO jersey I have (11-12) there's no comparison. I'd hate to play in that old converse thing.  Just wondering if anybody else thinks it might've been a hindrance.

Costanza?

[Galway Eagle]

The better comparison is actually holding the authentic jerseys the players wear.

There may be a difference, much like there is in the NFL and the NBA jerseys.

True I was hoping someone who's maybe purchased one of those game worn jerseys could fill me in on that info. 

[77ncaachamps]

I don't have a game-worn or team-issued jersey from the Jordan years, but comparing the Nike to Converse years (since I have one of each)...

Nike: two-layered jersey. thin lining on the inside and stretchy.
Converse: thicker, single-layered. side piping is actually one long piece sewn to the front and back pieces of the jersey.

[GGGG]

The switch to a lighter version of a basketball uniform has been occurring at all levels over the past few years.  The NBA made that switch back in 2010-11.  Prior to that, the uniforms were all heavier.

[mileskishnish72]

They make Dri-Fit socks also, but they haven't done jack for my golf game.

[TallTitan34]

True I was hoping someone who's maybe purchased one of those game worn jerseys could fill me in on that info.  

The Nike Elite jerseys were made from a different material than those sold in the spirit shop.  They also had real stitching instead of the tackle twill on the spirit shop jerseys.

As for the current ones, I haven't seen a game worn Jordan jersey.

[MarsupialMadness]

They may be slightly lighter now, but I don't think that had any impact on our teams' performance prior to 2010-2011.

[77ncaachamps]

The Nike Elite jerseys were made from a different material than those sold in the spirit shop.  They also had real stitching instead of the tackle twill on the spirit shop jerseys.

As for the current ones, I haven't seen a game worn Jordan jersey.

I do think the body of the material IS lighter. I did not consider that the emblems and numbers would be of a thicker quality though.

Nevertheless, the jersey excuse in this instance is just that: an excuse.