Youth #1 Sam Houston State Bearkats Basketball 2026 Lightweight Fan Version Jersey - Pink
At a glance: the Sam Houston State Bearkats jersey for young supporters, built as a fan version cut for 2026.
This shirt, itemised
- Graded for a supporter's body, not for an athlete in the tunnel
- Shoulder seam sits on the shoulder rather than halfway down the arm
What you feel against the Sam Houston State Bearkats match shirt
Against the Sam Houston State Bearkats match shirt: a softer hand-feel, more give through the chest and shoulders, and a hem that does not ride up when you sit down.
Graded down, not scaled down
On the Sam Houston State Bearkats version, scaling an adult block by a percentage gives a child a shirt with the wrong sleeve and a collar that gapes.
Conference play to March
The Sam Houston State Bearkats basketball calendar is a long one, and the shirt is worn through most of it.
Which version this is
Cut: fan version. That means a softer knit than the match shirt, a fit with room to breathe, and a price that makes sense for something you will actually wash every week.
For young fans, the chest measurement is the number that matters - letters vary between brands, measurements do not.
Spec sheet
| Season | 2026 |
| Team | Sam Houston State Bearkats |
| Version | Fan version |
| Audience | Youth |
| Fit | True to size |
| Material | 100% Polyester |
| Care | Machine wash cold with like colours; low tumble dry. |
| Print and finish | A sublimated print that will not crack or peel; heat-sealed detail that sits flat on the fabric |
| Number | #1 |
| Personalisation | Stock design - no name or number |
| Sleeve | Short sleeve |
| Neckline | Crew neck with taped shoulder seam |
| League | NCAA |
Questions we get about this shirt
Why is this cheaper than the on-field shirt?
Because of the fabric and the finishing, not the Sam Houston State Bearkats design.
Will a Sam Houston State Bearkats youth size fit my child?
Pick the age band in the selector.
Will the print crack or peel?
No, not with normal care.
How long will it last?
Several seasons with normal wear.
What if the size is wrong?
Check the size guide before ordering and keep the tags on if you need to exchange.
Our promise on this order
- Colour is checked under daylight before the parcel is sealed.
- Material and stitching checked before dispatch.
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Pick your size and add it to the bag - the season is already underway.