Topps, the renowned trading card company, has curated a special treat for basketball enthusiasts by collaborating with the NCAA for a one-of-a-kind March Madness Basketball Card Series. The highly anticipated series includes packs of eight cards, each priced at $139.99, with a guaranteed autograph card from a selection of standout players gracing the court.
This exclusive roster of athletes features the likes of men’s Player of the Year, Zach Edey from Purdue, and women’s Player of the Year, Caitlin Clark. Each pack is carefully curated to include the prized autographed card, six base cards, and one parallel card, which is uniquely numbered to 99 or fewer. Fans have until Thursday to secure their packs through the official Topps website, with the added excitement of dual autograph cards randomly included in one out of every ten packs.
The collection showcases a select group of 20 prominent figures in college basketball who have graciously agreed to be part of this unique series. The Bowman U NOW March Madness lineup features a stellar cast of talent, which includes top players from both the men’s and women’s divisions.
On the men’s side, fans can look forward to collecting cards of Reed Sheppard and Rob Dillingham from Kentucky, Tristen Newton and Stephon Castle from UConn, Cody Williams from Colorado, Dalton Knecht from Tennessee, Zach Edey from Purdue, Kyle Filipowski from Duke, Kevin McCullar Jr. from Kansas, and Armando Bacot from UNC.
For the women’s division, the lineup is equally impressive, with stars like Caitlin Clark from Iowa, Cameron Brink from Stanford, Aaliyah Edwards from UConn, Angel Reese and Mikaylah Williams from LSU, Georgia Amoore from Virginia Tech, Rickea Jackson from Tennessee, Hailey Van Lith from LSU, Hannah Hidalgo from Notre Dame, and the talented Paige Bueckers from UConn gracing the cards.
The series also boasts noteworthy dual autograph cards featuring thrilling pairings such as Clark/Edey, Clark/Reese, Reese/Van Lith, and Sheppard/Dillingham, adding an extra layer of excitement for collectors.
Caitlin Clark’s feature in the Topps card series will culminate on April 1, as she gears up for an exclusive trading card agreement with Panini America. The collaboration between Topps and the NCAA not only showcases the iconic March Madness logo and branding but also hints at future joint projects that are sure to delight fans and collectors alike.
With over 120 Bowman U cards released this season on the Topps NOW platform, including 61 cards shining the spotlight on college basketball talents like Caitlin Clark, the series has been a resounding success. Clark’s impressive tally of 13 different cards further solidifies her place as a standout athlete in the collection. Moreover, the inclusion of college players in the traditional Topps Bowman University line for the past two years has added depth and vibrancy to the collector’s experience, celebrating the dynamic world of college sports in all its glory.
