The Nebraska men’s and women’s basketball programs will honor and celebrate Black History Month with a uniquely symbolic uniform. The jerseys will be worn at a home game this month, are part of adidas’ Honoring Black Excellence initiative.
The Huskers’ cream-colored jersey features two distinct pieces. The multi-color pastels along the sides represent the tearing down of obstacles to create something beautiful, while the goldenrods on the lettering show gratitude and appreciation for the contributions of Black individuals within the program over the years. T
The Husker men will wear their uniform for the game against Northwestern on Saturday, Feb. 5. Nebraska will honor Wilbur Wood, one of the first Black players in program history. He played for Nebraska from 1908 to 1910.
The Husker women’s team will wear their uniform on February 14 against Indiana and they will honor Maurtice Ivy, who was inducted into the University of Nebraska Athletic Hall of Fame last fall. The Omaha Central graduate led Nebraska to the 1988 Big Eight Conference championship and the Huskers’ first NCAA Tournament appearance.
