Youth #1 Minnesota Golden Gophers Basketball 2026 Lightweight Fan Version Jersey - Gold
At a glance: the Minnesota Golden Gophers jersey for young supporters, built as a fan version cut for 2026.
Quick facts
- How it is put together: a sublimated print that will not crack or peel
- Trim and crest placed to the reference design, not approximated
Minnesota Golden Gophers fan version, stripped of the hype
It is a replica-grade Minnesota Golden Gophers supporter shirt: correct colours, correct crest placement, softer knit, roomier body.
Built for a child's week
On the Minnesota Golden Gophers version, children do not treat shirts gently, and this one is made for that: a knit that survives a cold wash, seams that do not split at the shoulder, and a crest that stays put after a term of wear.
Made for the court and the couch
Across the Minnesota Golden Gophers range, a basketball shirt is the easiest one in the range to wear as ordinary clothing: light, unrestrictive, and cut to hang straight rather than taper.
The version question, answered
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.
Fit is standard for young fans - no vanity sizing and no need to size down. Measure the chest if you are unsure.
The specification
| Season | 2026 |
| Team | Minnesota Golden Gophers |
| Version | Fan version |
| Audience | Youth |
| Fit | Standard athletic fit, true to size |
| Material | 100% Polyester |
| Care | Wash cold inside out, tumble dry on low heat. |
| Print and finish | A sublimated print that will not crack or peel |
| Number | #1 |
| Personalisation | Not customisable as listed |
| Sleeve | Short sleeve |
| Neckline | V-neck |
| League | NCAA |
What buyers want to know
What is the difference between this and a match shirt?
This Minnesota Golden Gophers listing is cut for supporters.
Does the kids' version have the same crest?
It does.
Is it good for a tailgate?
Yes - light, breathable and easy to wash after a long afternoon outdoors.
Will it shrink in the wash?
No.
Should I size up?
Only if you want a looser, layering-friendly fit.
Service and delivery
- If something arrives wrong, contact us first - we will sort the return.
- Payment details are handled by the processor and never stored by us.
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