adidas and Nebraska Unveil Black History Month Uniforms to Honor Wilbur Wood

Lincoln - adidas and Nebraska unveil the Black History Month collection to pay tribute to Wilbur Wood, the Huskers’ first African-American basketball player. Wood lettered from 1908 to 1910 and was one of the first black players to gain prominence in collegiate hoops.

Designed to celebrate the Nebraska’s early years, the uniforms feature red tones and a cream stripe across the jersey with the classic N logo on display. While the uniforms of old did not incorporate numbers, the 2016 collection features classic block numbering with cream accents below the stripe and on the back of the jersey.   

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To give players optimum performance on the court, the uniforms feature the same lightweight, sweat-wicking technology used in the NBA. Targeted ventilation zones on the chest, back and side keep players cool even in the most intense moments of the game. A mid-hole mesh on the short maximizes comfort and breathability as the game heats up.

The Huskers will also lace-up adidas’ Black History Month basketball sneaker collection inspired by Jesse Owens. At the 1936 Berlin summer games, Owens became a groundbreaking athlete and symbol for social justice and equality after a historic performance where he became the first American track and field athlete to win four gold medals in a single games. Each shoe in the collection features cream tones, dark brown contrasts, gold accents and signature details including Owen’s 733 bib number treated with gold foil on the tongue and a 1936 graphic-print in the sockliner.

Nebraska will sport the Black History Month uniforms on Feb. 13 against Penn State at Pinnacle Bank Arena, as well as the road games at Indiana on Feb. 17 and at Penn State on Feb. 25.

Fans can grab their own team gear at adidas.com and campus area locations this February.   Join the conversation @adidashoops on Twitter and Instagram with #teamadidas.