Topps, the renowned sports trading card company, has joined forces with the NCAA to launch an exclusive March Madness Basketball Card Series. This exciting collection features packs of eight cards, each priced at $139.99, and guarantees an autograph card from a stellar lineup of players. Among the standout athletes included in the series are Zach Edey from Purdue, the men’s Player of the Year, and Caitlin Clark, the women’s Player of the Year.
Each pack in the March Madness series comprises the coveted autographed card, six base cards, and one parallel card numbered to 99 or fewer. Fans eager to score these limited-edition packs can make their purchase on Topps’ official website until Thursday. Furthermore, lucky collectors have the chance to uncover dual autograph cards, with these rare finds appearing in just one out of every ten packs.
The roster of athletes featured in the Bowman U NOW March Madness Series is a compilation of top talents in college basketball. With a concise list of 20 players who have agreed to be part of this exclusive collection, the series spotlights both men’s and women’s basketball stars.
For the men’s side, notable players in the lineup include Reed Sheppard and Rob Dillingham from Kentucky, Tristen Newton and Stephon Castle from UConn, as well as standouts like Zach Edey from Purdue, Kyle Filipowski from Duke, and Armando Bacot from UNC. On the women’s side, stars like Cameron Brink from Stanford, Aaliyah Edwards from UConn, and Hannah Hidalgo from Notre Dame are showcased alongside the talented Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers from UConn.
The series also features exciting dual autographs, pairing up athletes such as Clark/Edey, Clark/Reese, Reese/Van Lith, and Sheppard/Dillingham. Fans and collectors alike can look forward to uncovering these rare and valuable cards in their packs.
However, the window to own an exclusive Caitlin Clark card through Topps will close on April 1, as the player is set to enter into an exclusive trading card agreement with Panini America. This collaboration with the NCAA not only allows Topps to incorporate the iconic March Madness branding into their collectibles but also hints at potential future joint projects to excite fans and collectors.
Throughout the season, Topps has released over 120 Bowman U cards via the Topps NOW platform, including a substantial number dedicated to college basketball talents. Caitlin Clark, in particular, has been prominently featured on 13 different cards, showcasing the popularity and demand for cards featuring standout college athletes.
With college players becoming an integral part of Topps’ Bowman University line over the past two years, collectors can enjoy the dynamic and vibrant world of college sports through these carefully crafted and sought-after trading cards. The NCAA March Madness Basketball Card Series is a testament to the partnership between Topps and the NCAA, bringing the excitement of college basketball to fans and collectors in a unique and collectible format.
