Wednesday, July 30, 2014

#109/341 - Eastern Michigan Eagles
In general I try to avoid vintage jerseys. I ended up getting this because it was super cheap and the team's jerseys haven't changed much since then. This is a George Gervin Eastern Michigan Classics Collection jersey and wearing it is like wearing a dress. Seriously, I'm 6'0 and this thing comes down to my knees.

I was surprised to learn that in 1996 Eastern Michigan was not only good enough to earn a 9-seed in the NCAA Tournament but they throttled 8-seeded Duke in the first round. Good on ya Eagles.

Friday, July 25, 2014

#108/341 - Florida Gulf Coast Eagles
This one is a long time coming. The reason I started this journey was witnessing that monumental upset so long ago. Unsurprisingly, a basketball team that started in 2002 doesn't have a lot of second hand merchandise. I had to bite the bullet and buy this jersey new off Amazon for $60 as a birthday present to myself. It looks exactly like the jerseys I saw on that fateful night in Philadelphia.

Monday, July 21, 2014

#107/341 - UNC-Greensboro Spartans
North Carolina is another state that is especially satisfying to get a jersey from. Despite its size it holds 18 Division 1 basketball teams, more than any other southern state. Greensboro is most noted for almost pulling a 15-2 upset in 1996 against Cincinnati.

Sunday, July 20, 2014

#106/341 - CS Fullerton Titans
Plugging our way through the state of California with the Cal State Fullerton Titans. Primarily a baseball school, the Titans last made the NCAA tournament in 2008 and sport an awesome elephant mascot.

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

#105/341 - Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions
Now we're getting obscure. With smaller schools sometimes it's a case of taking what you can get. But this jersey is gorgeous any way you look at it. The detailing up the side is especially exquisite.

The Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions play out of the SWAC and went dancing back in 2010.

Monday, July 14, 2014

#104/341 - Arizona State Sun Devils
Staying in the PAC 10 we have the overshadowed child of the state of Arizona. You may remember the Sun Devils from suffering a heartbreaking buzzer beater this past year.

Thursday, July 10, 2014

#103/341 - Colorado Buffaloes
I think we have another women's jersey here. There's a name on the back that I traced to a Lady Buff from the mid-2000's. The neat thing about this jersey is that I may soon be attending classes there so I'm ready.

When I think of Colorado basketball I think of the recent teams who continually show up for the Pac-12 Tournament and play hard regardless of their seed. They have been tough out every year since they migrated over from the Big 12. Go Buffs.

Wednesday, July 9, 2014

#102/341 - Arkansas Razorbacks
As a rule I try to avoid jerseys with the team name as opposed to the school name. I made an exception for Arkansas because they do appear to rock their team name more often. I'm finally starting to put a dent in the SEC but I think Mississippi will be the challenge. I have never even seen one of their basketball jerseys for sale anywhere.

Saturday, July 5, 2014

#101/341 - Alabama Crimson Tide
This is a gorgeous with a nice look and better fit. Roll Tide!

Thursday, July 3, 2014

#100!!!!!!/341 - Idaho Vandals
We're at jersey #100 and it's tough one to analyze. Not a lot of schools have their school name and team name on the front of their jersey. But there is a name on the back. So if I had to guess I would say this is team-issued but a little dated.

Wednesday, July 2, 2014

#99/341 - Vanderbilt Commodores
Getting close to #100! This is another jersey that I genuinely don't know if it needs replacing. While I can't find any record of the team using this style, it isn't made by a brand that is known for its knockoffs. So this one remains a mystery to me.

Tuesday, July 1, 2014

#98/341 - Belmont Bruins
Another case if a distinguishing font making a jersey. I went a little over budget here but it was worth it.

Belmont has had some very good teams lately but always seem to get struck down before they can make any noise. This past year they had, by far, the best team in the Ohio Valley Conference but couldn't get get past the semis.