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IU Athletics to Commemorate 70th Anniversary of IU Great Bill Garrett Breaking Big Ten Color Barrier As Part of Black History Month and Harlem Renaissance Movement Celebration

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – In recognition of Black History Month and the 70th anniversary of IU great Bill Garrett breaking the Big Ten Basketball color barrier, adidas and the IU Men's and Women's Basketball programs will unveil special uniforms during home games next week. In addition to recognizing Garrett's enormous impact on the sport, the uniforms also honor the Harlem Renaissance Movement of the early 20th Century and its impact on the African-American community and the sport of basketball.

Coach Teri Moren's women's basketball program will wear the alternate "Harlem Renaissance Collection" uniform Feb.