4 straight wins to make it to the AP top 10. That’s a long way for Texas A&M from no.23 during the season’s opening weeks. Coming off a dominant 69-53 win over Georgia, the Aggies continue to establish themselves as a top team in the SEC. So it’s been all things celebration for Buzz Williams’ team. Or so we thought.
Heading into their next game against John Calipari-led Arkansas, Texas A&M had a new jersey to unveil in collaboration with Addidas for Black History Month. And well, let’s just say it’s definitely a bold choice per a few fans.
A&M’s usual jerseys proudly display “Aggies” or “Texas A&M” above the number, but this time, they ditched the wordmarks entirely in favor of a lone “T” placed on the opposite side of the number. They have also switched their maroon for all gray, only limiting it to the accents on the side.
But it wasn’t all without thought and care.
TRENDING: Texas A&M just dropped a new basketball uniform
Thoughts? pic.twitter.com/OzxgnLpZwX
— On3 (@On3sports) February 14, 2025
“The “Honoring Black Excellence” uniforms feature quilting patterns inspired by artistry, resilience, and cultural significance of quilting within black communities. The asymmetrical designs symbolize the influence of community leaders and the rich heritage of black culture,” the program shared on social media.
The Addidas’ Black History Month campaign headed by Alex Taylor, takes inspiration from Lusia Harris — a women’s basketball pioneer — for the design. But before any of this information came to light, the design just wasn’t it for the Aggies fans. For once,
Calipari catches a break as fans react to new Texas A&M jersey
Safe to say, fans flooded the comments when Texas A&M dropped the jersey with the caption, “Empowerment through connection .“But judging by the reactions, the only thing these uniforms connected with was disappointment!
One fan didn’t hold back, taking aim at Adidas, saying, “Looks like something a 2-year-old would design.” While another fan just straight up said, ” Looks horrible lol”
This isn’t the first time Adidas has caught stray for a jersey design.
Back in 2015, Adidas had several men’s college football teams switch their classic looks for alternate jerseys, only to be met with brutal backlash. One fan summed it up, saying, “Adidas and releasing ugly a– uniforms no matter the sport.” Some things never change.
The paleness of the design was one thing fans couldn’t comprehend. The absence of bold maroon clearly isn’t a sight they are used to. “Are those the practice jerseys? I’m not a fan,” came one blow.
The Aggies are likely to debut the jersey for the upcoming game against John Calipari & Co., at Reed Arena on the 15th. But if you were to ask a fan, you’d never see the jersey on anyone else. “The new A&M jersey sitting on the clothing racks of the bookstore.” The fan believes these jerseys are going to be gathering dust rather than getting sold.
But hopefully, the intention behind the designs becomes louder with the hours. And if the Aggies manage a win against Calipari to improve 20-5, that’s all the uptick to make conversations.
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