Maryland basketball unveiled a new set of uniforms Tuesday night that both the men’s and women’s teams will wear once this season.
The design mirrors the alternate football uniforms Maryland debuted in 2024 at Oregon. The white jerseys feature reflective, color-shifting “MARYLAND” lettering across the chest with matching iridescent numbers outlined in black. The metallic finish shifts between red and gold depending on the light, creating a glossy effect under Xfinity Center lights.
A raised block “M” crest near the hem carries the same reflective treatment, while the Big Ten and Under Armour patches are finished with a polished sheen. Set against a white mesh base, the high-gloss elements give the uniforms a modern look built to catch light and movement.
The women’s team is scheduled to wear the set Sunday against Purdue, and the men will debut it March 1 against Rutgers.
Maryland renewed its apparel partnership with Baltimore-based Under Armour in 2024 with a 12-year extension that runs through 2036. The agreement kept Under Armour as the school’s exclusive outfitter and continues a partnership tied to company founder Kevin Plank, a former Maryland football player.
Since switching to the brand in the early 2000s, Maryland teams have frequently worn alternate and experimental designs, including two new baseball uniforms unveiled this season.
The uniform release comes as Under Armour works through a period of financial strain. The company reported a 5% revenue decline and a $431 million quarterly net loss this month while continuing a broad restructuring effort, and it recently ended its long-running signature partnership with NBA star Stephen Curry.
Coach Brenda Frese’s women’s team enters Sunday’s game after overcoming a 15-point halftime deficit at Ohio State to secure a 76-75 win. Ranked No. 14 in the latest AP poll, the Terps (21-6, 9-6 Big Ten) are tied for sixth in the conference. The men’s team has struggled in Buzz Williams’ first season as coach, sitting tied for 14th in the Big Ten at (10-15, 3-11).
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