Iowa men’s basketball has a new look on its jerseys this season, and it comes with a first for the program.
Iowa Athletics announced Brava Roof Tile as the Hawkeyes’ first official jersey patch partner. The company’s logo will sit above the Big Ten conference emblem on the team’s jerseys, and Iowa unveiled the patch for the first time in its Nov. 10 game against Virginia Tech at the Tyson Events Center in Sioux City, Iowa.
The agreement goes beyond the uniform. The partnership also includes student-athlete influencer marketing opportunities featuring Iowa basketball players, giving Brava a way to connect through player-driven content.
“Becoming the first jersey patch partner for Iowa men’s basketball is a proud milestone for our entire team and a reflection of what we’ve built together at Brava,” said Adam Brantman, CEO of Brava. “This partnership brings our brand to a national stage alongside the Hawkeyes while celebrating our Iowa roots. We’re excited to support the student-athletes and share this milestone with our team and Hawkeye fans everywhere.”
Brava was founded in 2008 in Washington, Iowa, and has grown into one of the country’s leading manufacturers of premium synthetic roofing products. From its headquarters and manufacturing operations in eastern Iowa, the company makes roofing materials that replicate the look of natural cedar shake, slate and Spanish barrel tile while offering durability, weather resistance and long-term value.
Its products are used on residential, commercial and historic properties in all 50 states and across North America, and the company employs more than 600 people. The partnership was secured by Learfield’s Hawkeye Sports Properties, which serves as the exclusive revenue generation partner of Iowa Athletics and handles the department’s corporate sponsorship agreements.
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