U-M hoops' new shorts draw negative reviews on Twitter

Michigan basketball's new uniform unveiling - the final one by Adidas - had fans getting pumped for the 2015-16 season.

That is, until it revealed the shorts.

The Wolverines basketball team showcased its new maize uniforms on Twitter this afternoon, with seniors Spike Albrecht and Caris LeVert showing them off during a photoshoot.

It's Adidas' final basketball uniform design before U-M switches to Nike as its primary apparel, equipment and footwear provider next year. Adidas' contract with U-M expires July 31, 2016.

The jersey didn't change much -- mainly some updated trimming along the neck and sleeves -- but the shorts feature a strange stripe pattern across the top, in blue and white, with a block "M" on the bottom side.

The odd striping -- which kind of looks like tire tread -- didn't go over well on Twitter upon first reaction, with some questioning whether this was Adidas' revenge for Michigan switching back to Nike (and the Jordan brand). A sampling:

Hey, it's not about how you look, it's about how you play, right? Something like that.

Contact Brian Manzullo: bmanzullo@freepress.com. Follow him on Twitter @BrianManzullo.

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