Wilson Basketball is an institution on the court, the name is synonymous with authenticity, dependability, and innovation. With a standing partnership forged in the 90's Wilson has been the only ball to grace the hardwoods of the NCAA Championship for over 20 years. Today, Wilson and the NCAA are building up the game - offering a full range of products for every enthusiast. Basketball is year-round, living beyond spotlighted moments. Every Spring, Wilson NCAA basketballs make the most thrilling plays of the year in the hands of the game's top student athletes. The Official Basketball of the NCAA Championships and NCAA March Madness raises the standards for performance and innovation on the court with Final Four tested gripability and playability. Our technology is designed for every second of play from buzzer beaters, Cinderella stories and comebacks to clutch free throws and rebounds.
Wilson Basketball is an institution on the court, the name is synonymous with authenticity, dependability, and innovation. With a standing partnership forged in the 90's Wilson has been the only ball to grace the hardwoods of the NCAA Championship for over 20 years. Today, Wilson and the NCAA are building up the game - offering a full range of products for every enthusiast. Basketball is year-round, living beyond spotlighted moments. Every Spring, Wilson NCAA basketballs make the most thrilling plays of the year in the hands of the game's top student athletes. The Official Basketball of the NCAA Championships and NCAA March Madness raises the standards for performance and innovation on the court with Final Four tested gripability and playability. Our technology is designed for every second of play from buzzer beaters, Cinderella stories and comebacks to clutch free throws and rebounds.
Wilson Basketball is an institution on the court, the name is synonymous with authenticity, dependability, and innovation. With a standing partnership forged in the 90's Wilson has been the only ball to grace the hardwoods of the NCAA Championship for over 20 years. Today, Wilson and the NCAA are building up the game - offering a full range of products for every enthusiast. Basketball is year-round, living beyond spotlighted moments. Every Spring, Wilson NCAA basketballs make the most thrilling plays of the year in the hands of the game's top student athletes. The Official Basketball of the NCAA Championships and NCAA March Madness raises the standards for performance and innovation on the court with Final Four tested gripability and playability. Our technology is designed for every second of play from buzzer beaters, Cinderella stories and comebacks to clutch free throws and rebounds.
Wilson Basketball is an institution on the court, the name is synonymous with authenticity, dependability, and innovation. With a standing partnership forged in the 90's Wilson has been the only ball to grace the hardwoods of the NCAA Championship for over 20 years. Today, Wilson and the NCAA are building up the game - offering a full range of products for every enthusiast. Basketball is year-round, living beyond spotlighted moments. Every Spring, Wilson NCAA basketballs make the most thrilling plays of the year in the hands of the game's top student athletes. The Official Basketball of the NCAA Championships and NCAA March Madness raises the standards for performance and innovation on the court with Final Four tested gripability and playability. Our technology is designed for every second of play from buzzer beaters, Cinderella stories and comebacks to clutch free throws and rebounds.
Last updated at 03/21/2026 13:50:59
Wilson NCAA Limited Basketball
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originally posted on wilson.com
Blue and white was just as pictured and my grandson loved it. However the orange with blue lettering as shown in the photo was not what I received. The lettering was outlined in blue with black lettering. It may not seem like much but my grandson is autistic and said wrong but we made the best of it. We kept showing him the blue outline. I didn’t open it up because I just wrapped the box. My mistake. The basketballs were worth the price and he was pretty happy
originally posted on wilson.com
Arrived in adequate packaging, correct shape but 70% inflated. Did not come with the traditional basketball carboard packaging though, it was just in a plastic bag.Upon initial inspection directly out of the box I noticed some wrinkles around the sides (logos facing you). The wrinkles make up a complete circle around the ball on both sides, around the W and n or Wilson. I tried the best I could to show these wrinkles in the photos attached.When I made it home I inflated the ball to somewhere in the 7-9psi range listed on the ball. The feel & grip are very nice, but the bounce is flat/dead. Giving it a good push helped but the bounce wasn't consistent and at times bounced sideways it seemed. I have the old NCAA Game Ball (Wilson Solution) so I used that for ... MoreArrived in adequate packaging, correct shape but 70% inflated. Did not come with the traditional basketball carboard packaging though, it was just in a plastic bag.Upon initial inspection directly out of the box I noticed some wrinkles around the sides (logos facing you). The wrinkles make up a complete circle around the ball on both sides, around the W and n or Wilson. I tried the best I could to show these wrinkles in the photos attached.When I made it home I inflated the ball to somewhere in the 7-9psi range listed on the ball. The feel & grip are very nice, but the bounce is flat/dead. Giving it a good push helped but the bounce wasn't consistent and at times bounced sideways it seemed. I have the old NCAA Game Ball (Wilson Solution) so I used that for comparison with the bounce. They have a different bounce sound as well, which this could be because its an outdoor ball maybe but I wouldn't think that would be a reason. This Evo NXT NCAA Replica just sounded like a thud when bouncing, which would match the flat/dead bounce it had.I thought maybe through the whole shipping process that it could be the cold temps coming up to Montana had something to do with it. With that said, sitting overnight inside my home, the next morning had the same results. Its possible that I just received a bad one of the batch I'm not sure.
originally posted on dickssportinggoods.com
Just opened the box, pump the ball as few reviews mentioned that the ball doesnt hold air or have leaking problem. Few excessive glue spots around the seam. Not that I mind the glue spots, really just concern about the durability of the ball. As I need it for both outdoor and indoor, or else will def prefer evolution.First time ordering from Dicks and wanted to exchange shoes, found out exchange can only be done in store. I ordered online for a reason of avoiding to go to store as the store locations are mostly quite far from subway station and I dont drive.
| Style | Official - 29.5" |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Sport | Basketball |
| Included Components | Basketball |
| Product Dimensions | 24.13 x 24.13 x 22.86 cm; 453.59 Grams |
Wilson NCAA Limited Basketball
Affiliate Disclosure: We may receive a small commission for purchases made through this link at no extra cost to you. This helps support our site. Thank you!
Blue and white was just as pictured and my grandson loved it. However the orange with blue lettering as shown in the photo was not what I received. The lettering was outlined in blue with black lettering. It may not seem like much but my grandson is autistic and said wrong but we made the best of it. We kept showing him the blue outline. I didn’t open it up because I just wrapped the box. My mistake. The basketballs were worth the price and he was pretty happy
Arrived in adequate packaging, correct shape but 70% inflated. Did not come with the traditional basketball carboard packaging though, it was just in a plastic bag.Upon initial inspection directly out of the box I noticed some wrinkles around the sides (logos facing you). The wrinkles make up a complete circle around the ball on both sides, around the W and n or Wilson. I tried the best I could to show these wrinkles in the photos attached.When I made it home I inflated the ball to somewhere in the 7-9psi range listed on the ball. The feel & grip are very nice, but the bounce is flat/dead. Giving it a good push helped but the bounce wasn't consistent and at times bounced sideways it seemed. I have the old NCAA Game Ball (Wilson Solution) so I used that for ... MoreArrived in adequate packaging, correct shape but 70% inflated. Did not come with the traditional basketball carboard packaging though, it was just in a plastic bag.Upon initial inspection directly out of the box I noticed some wrinkles around the sides (logos facing you). The wrinkles make up a complete circle around the ball on both sides, around the W and n or Wilson. I tried the best I could to show these wrinkles in the photos attached.When I made it home I inflated the ball to somewhere in the 7-9psi range listed on the ball. The feel & grip are very nice, but the bounce is flat/dead. Giving it a good push helped but the bounce wasn't consistent and at times bounced sideways it seemed. I have the old NCAA Game Ball (Wilson Solution) so I used that for comparison with the bounce. They have a different bounce sound as well, which this could be because its an outdoor ball maybe but I wouldn't think that would be a reason. This Evo NXT NCAA Replica just sounded like a thud when bouncing, which would match the flat/dead bounce it had.I thought maybe through the whole shipping process that it could be the cold temps coming up to Montana had something to do with it. With that said, sitting overnight inside my home, the next morning had the same results. Its possible that I just received a bad one of the batch I'm not sure.
Just opened the box, pump the ball as few reviews mentioned that the ball doesnt hold air or have leaking problem. Few excessive glue spots around the seam. Not that I mind the glue spots, really just concern about the durability of the ball. As I need it for both outdoor and indoor, or else will def prefer evolution.First time ordering from Dicks and wanted to exchange shoes, found out exchange can only be done in store. I ordered online for a reason of avoiding to go to store as the store locations are mostly quite far from subway station and I dont drive.
I got this ball for my 11+ year old kids. In the past 2 months I have also purchased new Wilson Evolution, Nike Elite Championship, Spalding TF1000 Legacy, and Baden Elite Game balls because we needed new balls and I was really curious to see what the kids liked best. Had this ball for about a week now and it's the boys top choice over what was the Nike ball (pretty similar but not all the way). Saw some reviews on here about how people thought the ball was too light, didn't like the color and it wears out too fast. All those reviews could make sense but I think it's people just stuck in their ways and don't like change. We think Wilson has done a great job with this ball. The bright orange looks great flying around the court ( and it's easier to see when and where ... MoreI got this ball for my 11+ year old kids. In the past 2 months I have also purchased new Wilson Evolution, Nike Elite Championship, Spalding TF1000 Legacy, and Baden Elite Game balls because we needed new balls and I was really curious to see what the kids liked best. Had this ball for about a week now and it's the boys top choice over what was the Nike ball (pretty similar but not all the way). Saw some reviews on here about how people thought the ball was too light, didn't like the color and it wears out too fast. All those reviews could make sense but I think it's people just stuck in their ways and don't like change. We think Wilson has done a great job with this ball. The bright orange looks great flying around the court ( and it's easier to see when and where your ball is going somewhere it's not suppose to because of the bright color, and I am referring to people with sticky fingers trying to walk off with the ball ). I think kids prefer a bright orange ball that resembles a cheap outdoor rubber ball because that's what kids are used to seeing when their outside playing 8 months out the year and grew up with at a very young age just outside having fun ( got to have some love for the all around game of basketball indoor or outdoor ). Grip is superb. Weight may be slightly lighter but I have not had a person who touched it mention anything about it. ( Most balls are slightly heavier than they should be also) I could see how the ball would wear out easy if not properly taken care of or if used on dirty courts not properly taken care of or used much but that goes with item you spend good money on and is quality, you have to take care of that item properly and respect it, you don't just go abuse it ( unless it's a jeep ). Very happy with this ball and will be purchasing more in the future. I think it's worth the extra $20 or so.
Exactly as expected. Bought a 2pk, lol. Firmed them up slightly before giving as gifts. Gifted them on the way to practice. Paid $10 more per ball last year at a different store because I didn't plan ahead. Happy to find this deal. Perfect condition. No marring on the surfaces, no creases in the boxes. Correct size and model: Wilson NCAA Final Four model 28.5" for indoor use. Good grip. Delivered on time.
The $20 I paid for this B-ball is money well spent. It seems true spherically, holds air well and has a nice grippy feel without being too tacky. The seams are recessed in a rounded trough that improves handling and ball movement. It also is aesthetically pleasing with its black lettering outlined in gold. Nothing synthetic will likely ever replace real leather, but that material limits you to playing on a wood or plastic sport court. For bang around street ball, this one's got game.
I purchased this EVO NXT at DSG a couple years ago prior to the NCAA label being added. It was $89.99 at the time, but I fell in love with the vibrant orange soft cover.Unfortunately my ball has never held air well beyond a few hours. As such, I’ve hardly used this ball at all and it has sat on my shelf the majority of the past few years. I prefer the official Wilson NBA basketball and the Wilson Evolution over this ball. I recently tried giving this ball a go again, but the air valve problems persisted. I have not been able to enjoy this basketball as much I had hoped.The strong point of this ball is the softness and the moisture wicking technology. It has exceptional grip, even when sweaty.
I bought this ball for my son for Christmas. The ball is not holding air. My son has to pump it up each time he uses it. I filed a warranty claim on January 5, 2023, Claim #06659550. For the price of the ball, it should definitely hold air. He has only used it a couple of times and leaves it in his room, so we know cold air is not the cause. I have had a number of Evolution basketballs with no issues. I thought I would upgrade to EVO NXT as my son is now in college. So far not a good choice.
I have the first version before the ncaa evo nxt was launch. The are different. The ncaa ball is a bit grippy. The original one even after a long time and wears off a lot, still has decent grip and feels good shooting it. Guys still shoot from well beyond the arc with no complaints. Better than evolution. I still like the previous ncaa game ball. But the nxt is truly made for shooters. The game has changed and the balls are adapting.
Since this is the custom logo version I’ll first mention that what I selected down to the colors came out as I expected so I’m very happy. I do wish that the tool on the site was bit more intuitive in terms of viewing and positioning your logo.On to the ball. After adjusting the air my initial thoughts were… uhh this ball feels weird, hard and not grippy at all. When I took it to the gym I got used to shooting it quickly and preferred it over the evolution. The shot felt a lot more consistent. The grip and feel of the ball remained not great though.After a couple hours the grip and feel started to get more consistent. I ran a few full courts with some die hard evolution fans and we played all the games with this ball and they loved it. That in itself says a ... MoreSince this is the custom logo version I’ll first mention that what I selected down to the colors came out as I expected so I’m very happy. I do wish that the tool on the site was bit more intuitive in terms of viewing and positioning your logo.On to the ball. After adjusting the air my initial thoughts were… uhh this ball feels weird, hard and not grippy at all. When I took it to the gym I got used to shooting it quickly and preferred it over the evolution. The shot felt a lot more consistent. The grip and feel of the ball remained not great though.After a couple hours the grip and feel started to get more consistent. I ran a few full courts with some die hard evolution fans and we played all the games with this ball and they loved it. That in itself says a lot.So far the air is holding, ball is not suffering any lifted corners or anything and the performance and feel gets better the more it’s used. I'm happy with this purchase.
| Style | Official - 29.5" |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Sport | Basketball |
| Included Components | Basketball |
| Product Dimensions | 24.13 x 24.13 x 22.86 cm; 453.59 Grams |
