More information will be made about the new uniforms tomorrow, but for now here’s a tease…

The tech sheet from Nike is below.

About the Nike HyperElite Uniforms

Eight universities will debut in 2010 the Nike Hyperelite basketball uniform.

The EliteFit system, a jersey/short layered over a padded base layer, is designed to address the games’ increased physicality.

Aerographics relate team spirit and history in a breathable, lightweight graphical mesh innovation relevant to each school.

Aerographic technology

– Developed for the Beijing Olympics, engineered mesh provides zoned cooling – Unnecessary fibers are removed, creating mesh that reduces up to half the yarn in jersey – Comprehensive curation and school-specific design seamlessly integrated into lighter-weight garment – Creates natural convection flow, drawing heat from back of the body

University Inspiration

– Checkered ‘pattern of excellence’ inspiration from racing silks worn by Secretariat – contains Wildcats national championship years. – Roses symbolize Kentucky Derby – Illustration represents Lexington campus’s historical Memorial Hall. – The wildcat school mascot is a design focal point

Material innovation

– Lightweight, quick-drying woven material of 6-ounce-short enables superior moisture management.

Cooling features

– Laser perforations allow for increased air flow, breathability