NIKE MAKES HATS FOR USA BASKETBALL

Nike signed a multi-year deal to be exclusive apparel and headwear outfitter of USA Basketball. They will unveil a line of USA Basketball consumer merchandise that will include uniforms, headwear, active wear and footwear. The collection will be available at sporting goods stores, sports specialty retailers, the NBA Store on Fifth Ave in New York City, USAbasketball.com, NBAstore.com, Niketown and Nike.com.

Under terms of the agreement, Nike will provide all USA Basketball members with uniforms, warm-ups and practice gear for all of its events, including the 2006 World Championships and the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing.