Youth #1 Providence Friars Basketball 2026 Lightweight Fan Version Jersey - Black
At a glance: the Providence Friars jersey for young supporters, built as a fan version cut for 2026.
Quick facts
- Neck rib that keeps its shape instead of curling by week six
- Softer hand-feel than a match shirt, with the Providence Friars crest in full
What you feel against the Providence Friars match shirt
Against the Providence Friars 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.
Indoors, most of the time
Basketball is played inside, so the Providence Friars shirt is built for a controlled temperature - lighter than the gridiron knit, and layered only on the way to the game.
For the youngest supporter in the family
A first Providence Friars shirt is usually bought by someone else, so the sizing is set by age rather than by chest measurement.
Reading the tier, not the marketing
- Tier names describe construction, not accuracy of the design.
- A supporter build is a faithful Providence Friars shirt in easier fabric.
- A match build is a piece of kit, cut for the people wearing it in play.
Which version this is
The tier on this listing is the fan version one. Read that as a statement about fabric and grading, not about the design - the colours and crest are the same across the range.
Shoulders are the measurement people get wrong: for young fans the seam should sit on the shoulder bone, not past it.
Product details
| Season | 2026 |
| Team | Providence Friars |
| Version | Fan version |
| Audience | Youth |
| Fit | Regular athletic cut, no vanity sizing |
| Material | 100% Polyester |
| Care | Cold machine wash, inside out. Tumble dry low. |
| Print and finish | A sublimated print that will not crack or peel |
| Number | #1 |
| Personalisation | Stock design - no name or number |
| Sleeve | Short sleeve |
| Neckline | V-neck |
| League | NCAA |
Answered: the usual questions
What is the difference between this and a match shirt?
This Providence Friars listing is cut for supporters.
Does the kids' version have the same crest?
It does.
A size I want is not shown - can I still order it?
The size selector shows everything we currently hold.
Which size is most popular?
Medium and Large, in that order.
Can I wear it to the gym?
Yes.
Ordering with confidence
- Payment is taken once, at checkout - no subscription, no stored card.
- Secure encrypted checkout - card details are never stored.
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