About Wilson Basketball

Well-known basketball brands include Spalding, Wilson, Air Jordan, Nike, Molten. There are also some local brands in different countries.

Wilson and Spalding basketball are actually comparable brands. Wilson has a longer history, but for a while, Spalding seemed to be promoted by the NBA, and its reputation had the upper hand over Wilson.

However, one thing that happened in May 2020 might change the newest ranking of the brand, and it is also worthy of the attention of the majority of basketball fans: After the contract with Spalding ended, the NBA did not continue to choose Spalding, but chose Wilson!

Here is the official news released by the NBA:

Wilson to become official game ball of the NBA, WNBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League and Basketball Africa League

Partnership to tip off with 2021-22 NBA and NBA G League seasons, 2022 WNBA season, 2021 NBA 2K League season and the Inaugural BAL season

Official release

May 13, 2020 5:18 PM ET

Wilson has always been the official NCAA designated ball. NCAA - National Collegiate Athletic Association.

NCAA manages 1,281 colleges and universities, leagues or individual sports organizations; it is also responsible for organizing sports events in many universities or colleges in the United States and Canada, helping at least 480,000 college athletes participating in various college sports events every year.

Wilson's basketball consists of several series: Evolution, NCAA, High School, Youth & Recreation FIBA, etc.

Sometimes, we will see Wilson's NCAA basketballs marked with "March Madness", like this one:

This is becaseu of the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament. That is, the single-elimination competition for the national championship of American college men's basketball. Participants are from the NCAA first level. Because most of the games are held in mid-March, they are called "March Madness". The competition is also one of the most influential annual sports events in the United States.

Purchase information

You can buy Wilson basketballs in local stores, such as Walmart, Staples or some specialized sporting goods stores.

You can also choose online shopping, such as Amazon. The following is the link address for Amazon purchase: