UConn Huskies Win 2011 NCAA Men’s Basketball National Championship
The University of Connecticut, a CLC client since 1986, was crowned 2011 NCAA© Men’s Basketball National Champions® in the final game of the Men’s Final Four® on Monday, April 4. The UConn Huskies, which captured its third title in 13 years, defeated the Butler Bulldogs in the national championship game that was held at Reliant Stadium in Houston, TX.
UConn students, fans, and alumni will want to commemorate the national title with championship product, which is now available at participating retail locations throughout the country, as well as the Internet.
When purchasing product to celebrate the win, fans are encouraged to look for Officially Licensed Collegiate Products. Royalties generated from the sale of Officially Licensed Collegiate Products go back to the University to support student-athlete programs and other vital campus initiatives, so it is important for consumers to know that the product being purchased is officially licensed.
Tips for consumers purchasing National Championship merchandise…
• All officially licensed merchandise should display the “Officially Licensed Collegiate Products” hologram on the product or hangtag.
• The merchandise should depict UConn logos and marks in a tasteful manner, as distasteful designs are not approved by UConn.
• The tag on the garment should be intact. A torn or missing tag is evidence of a second-hand garment, one that probably would not meet the stringent quality standards set in place by UConn.
• All merchandise should bear the name of the manufacturer somewhere on the product, either in the form of a hangtag, a neck label, or screen-printed directly on the garment.
• All merchandise should have the appropriate trademark designations (i.e. TM,) next to a specific name or design.
Congratulations, UConn!