I'm glad we are talking about this here
by HTownND (2023-05-12 10:22:03)

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I will say this, should we do the prudent thing and become a Jumpman school, the effects for the basketball program will be sizeable. More so than Adidas or any other brand, and it's not close.

I know people have different views on Nike shoes, etc. But when it comes to basketball, they are king.

They are also pretty good for football uniforms. Again, I appreciate we all have opinions on the gear, and the shoes for every day, running, etc.

But for athletics, especially basketball (and somewhat for football) Nike is king.

Whats the advantage of jumpman branding over Nike?
by ndroman21  (2023-05-13 12:20:10)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Or Adidas, for that matter? Is the perception that much higher?

It always seemed like an odd fit to me for football. It’s a basketball brand, and football drives the bus at ND, we all know that.

I wonder if schools would have TW branding if Woods hadn’t imploded.
A potential hurdle to get Jumpman
by Ty Webb  (2023-05-12 21:01:53)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

UM may have most favored nation clause with them which means if Jumpman signs us to a big deal, UM can demand a big increase. Jumpman may want no parts of that. More than likely they’d try to steer us towards being a regular Nike school.

If true, should we take less than UM to get with Jumpman?
I don't think they have MFN
by HTownND  (2023-05-18 13:18:47)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Based on the UCLA stuff. They had it for Adidas, but not sure for Jordan/Nike.
What's the advantage of Jordan?
by IrishinSF  (2023-05-13 01:14:09)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Haven't followed this all that closely so just asking. Who besides Michigan wears it?
Perception; Carolina and then a very unique mix
by Irish2003  (2023-05-13 14:16:08)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Unfortunately, that school north of us (Jeter I believe) was the first football school, followed closely by Jordan's own UNC. If Michigan does not have a most favored nation clause, especially after UCLA switched over, I'd say this is a no-brainer given the brand & global reach.

Of the others, it is a strange mix:
-Florida: They were one of Nike's "Elite" schools due to winning in football and basketball, and the Jumpman promotion makes sense
-Oklahoma: The plains are a strange fit for a global brand, but I suppose Blake Griffin + that gadget offense, and both football & basketball have been good
-UCLA: Likely the most prestigious sports school on the West Coast, although I'm surprised MJ didn't go for the glamour of Southern Cal

I think they have Marquette (Dwayne Wade?) and Houston for basketball, and their partnership with QSG soccer has unfortunately been good.

Uniforms will be as crappy as we allow them to be.
by NDBass  (2023-05-12 16:42:28)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

The issue hasn't been Adidas or Under Armor.