Credit: Sabina Qeleposhi for the University Times.
Two colours now define Trinity Basketball’s season: pink for Breast Cancer Awareness in October and black for Movember in November, each representing a commitment that extends beyond the court.
The official launch of the club’s new black Movember jersey marks an important addition to Trinity Basketball identity. Worn by all men’s teams throughout November, the kit signals the club’s ongoing engagement with men’s health awareness. Clean in design and understated in tone, the jersey carries a clear message: looking after your teammates goes beyond training sessions and match days. The Movember emblem of the new design sits proudly against the dark fabric, a reminder that this is about more than basketball. November has long been associated with moustaches and fundraising challenges, but for Trinity Basketball, the launch of the new black Movember jersey marks something more permanent. It is a commitment stitched into the fabric of the club.
The launch photoshoot brought together players across the men’s and women’s squads, many of the men wearing the new strip for the first time. There was a sense of pride in formally introducing a kit that represents more than performance; an opportunity to encourage conversations around mental health and cancer awareness within a sporting environment where those conversations do not always come easily. Throughout November 2025, that message was reinforced through the club’s “Movember Madness” campaign. From sea swims to forfeits and public performances, the squad committed fully to the initiative. Social media updates tracked progress, challenges were met collectively, and fundraising milestones were celebrated as a group. The campaign broke internal fundraising records, reflecting the level of engagement across the club and the willingness of players to support the cause in a visible way.
Credit: Sabina Qeleposhi for the University Times.
The black jersey now sits alongside a kit that has already become part of Trinity Basketball tradition: the pink Breast Cancer Awareness strip.
For several years, Trinity’s women’s teams have worn pink throughout October fixtures, including in Varsity and League finals. The jersey has become recognisable within College sport – not simply because of its colour, but because of what it represents. It reflects the club’s decision to use its platform to support women’s health awareness consistently and visibly.
The “Pink for Purpose” campaign expanded that commitment further. Through the sale of pink merchandise – jerseys, shorts, jumpers and warm-up tops – the club raised funds for Breast Cancer Ireland while involving the wider student community. The initiative generated the highest total raised by the club for the campaign to date, demonstrating both strong support and growing momentum.
For many players, the pink jersey carries personal significance. Like most communities, Trinity Basketball includes members whose families and friends have been affected by cancer. For us, wearing the pink strip is rooted in lived experience.
With the introduction of the Movember kit, the club’s approach to health awareness feels more complete. Pink represents visibility and a long-standing legacy within the women’s teams. Black represents unity and solidarity within the men’s squads. Together, they frame health awareness as a shared responsibility rather than separate initiatives. The two kits now exist alongside each other, reinforcing the idea that both men’s and women’s health deserve attention, conversation, and support. By dedicating October and November fixtures to these causes, the club embeds awareness into the structure of its season.
The visual contrast between the two jerseys is striking – bright pink and solid black – but the message behind them is consistent. Trinity Basketball is choosing to use its visibility within College sport deliberately. Through fundraising, collaboration with other societies, and the symbolic impact of its playing kits, the club has positioned awareness as part of its identity rather than an add-on.
The launch of the Movember jersey is less about unveiling a new design and more about formalising a commitment. It signals that supporting men’s health will remain a visible and active part of the season, just as Breast Cancer Awareness Month has become a fixture of October for the women’s teams.
This year, Trinity Basketball plays in pink, it plays in black. And in both, it represents something beyond the game.
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University Times: Trinity Basketball Launches New Movember Kit Alongside Longstanding Breast Cancer Awareness Jerseys