{"id":821424,"date":"2024-11-08T12:38:43","date_gmt":"2024-11-08T17:38:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.slamonline.com\/?p=821424"},"modified":"2024-11-15T15:04:38","modified_gmt":"2024-11-15T20:04:38","slug":"memphis-state-unlv-timeless-threads","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.slamonline.com\/apparel\/memphis-state-unlv-timeless-threads\/","title":{"rendered":"Timeless Threads: How Memphis State and UNLV Helped Pave the Way For Today\u2019s \u201990s Obsession"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\u201cWe\u2019re done with the \u201990s.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A popular saying created by the younger generation emphasizing the transition of eras. Basketball has gone through a massive culture shift. It\u2019s definitely easy to forget how we got to where we are now as the memories and styles of years ago grow older. But some things remain timeless. Time for a quick trip down memory lane.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Baggy shorts and buzz cuts. These two ruled the \u201990s. That era had some of the sickest swag the sport could offer. The Memphis State Tigers and Runnin\u2019 Rebels are proof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In honor of their upcoming matchup, which will only be the sixth time they\u2019ve ever faced off (UNLV is leading the series 4-1), we\u2019re paying tribute to the foundational elements of college hoops: the gear. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Memphis State Tigers have been around for a long time and their style has inspired plenty. They possessed a clean look that stood out, much like the players who came through the program (and notably their head coach, the late Larry Finch). But it was the 1991-92 season that those in Memphis still reminisce about. The glory days. Their home unis were crisp white. Striking blue accents lined the waist and trim while their away uniforms flipped the script with a sea of dominant blue and sharp white details. Thick grey block letters stitched above and below the numbers. The loose-fitting shorts, labeled with an MSU patch, were illuminated with their iconic tiger logo just above the knee, capping off the perfect blend of simplicity and style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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On the other side of the aisle, the Rebels were Runnin\u2019 rampant in the \u201990s with a timeless aesthetic. Black kicks, knee-length shorts, team huddles on the floor. When you see red, you think bold, tough and rigid. When you see UNLV on your schedule, the exact same feelings come to mind. Their jerseys evoked as much chaos as their open court offense, featuring a predominantly white home design with fresh red accents that extended onto the shorts that fans in Nevada still rock to this day. The away unis were just as fire; a powerful red with white details, creating a fierce and intimidating look. The baggy fit of the shorts with the stripes bleeding down the side and small UNLV logo completed the audacious yet encapsulating aesthetic of the era. This cohesive and fearless look mirrored the Rebels\u2019 aggressive and high-energy play. Just ask Larry Johnson how formidable Las Vegas was.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As these two teams prepare to meet tomorrow, we can\u2019t forget their past. The resurgence of the two programs this weekend doesn\u2019t just exemplify the diverse landscape that continues to expand across the game, it\u2019s cementing the eras that got us here. The \u201990s brought flashy individualism both on and off the court, which we still see in today’s game and tunnels. The baggy styles we witness across the NBA and the high school ranks may look different now, but they originated from decades\u2019 past. So respect the OGs for paving the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Still done with the \u201990s? We thought so\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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From the iconic shorts to throwback logos and gear, head over to the SLAM Store<\/a> to rep your school, whether you’re runnin’ with the Rebels<\/a> or rocking with the Tigers<\/a>. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Action photos via Getty Images.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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