Basketball Referee Articles

NBA Caliber Combo Reveals Referee Shoe

Nov 5th, 2024

Father - Son NBA referee team Joe and JB DeRosa behind the Smitty Court Maxx Basketball Referee Shoes.

Under Armour Half-Gallon Water Bottle featured in Referee Magazine

Oct 28th, 2024

Your hydration solution, the Playmaker Half-Gallon Water Bottle from Under Armour has been featured in Referee Magazine.

Fox 40 and More Referee Whistles by Decibel Level

Oct 16th, 2024

Find out the best referee whistle by decibel level. This will help you choose whether you need one for the largest venue or your local league.

NASO Summit Atlanta & Officiate Georgia Day Was A Peach!

Aug 4th, 2024

The 16th year of the NASO Sports Officiating Summit was an enormous success! Each time we attend, we learn how to be better for the sports official. This year in Atlanta was no different!

Which Flag Patch Do I Wear On My Official's Uniform?

Jun 14th, 2023

Today is Flag Day. Learn the proper selection & location for a US Flag to be applied to your sports official's uniform.

Sports Officials Unite at KayYow Cancer Fund Golf Event

Aug 29th, 2022

We united with 25 college basketball officials to support the Kay Yow Cancer Fund Golf Classic at historic Pinehurst Golf Resort.

Eastern Kentucky Officials Back on the Field After Flooding with Ump Attire’s Help

Aug 28th, 2022

Ump Attire helps 6 KHSAA sports officials who lost homes in 2022 Eastern Kentucky flooding with uniforms and more.

Kay Yow Cancer Fund Selected As Our "Pink" Charity

Aug 15th, 2022

A portion of purchases from pink umpire shirts and masks and referee whistles and accessories will go to this cancer-fighting charity began by HOF Coach Kay Yow.

Pocket Pump With Gauge Featured in Referee Magazine

Feb 25th, 2022

Ensure best play from game balls with this tool featured in Referee Magazine (March 2022).

Trending Basketball Referee Gear & Apparel

Jan 26th, 2022

These 5 tapered pants, value shirts, compression socks, classic whistles and covid items top trending items for basketball officials this season.

Smitty Comfortech Cushion Technology Shoe Insoles Featured In Referee Magazine

Dec 7th, 2021

Smitty Comfortech Cushion Technology Shoe Insoles. Featured in Referee Magazine (December 2021).

Smitty Fold-Em Travel System Featured In Referee Magazine

Jun 22nd, 2021

Smitty Fold-Em Travel System includes Instructional Folding Board for Shirts & Pants. Featured in Referee Magazine (July 2021).

VIDEO: We Went "Beyond the Basics" at the NASO Summit @Home with 5 Officials Sporting Goods Trends

Sep 3rd, 2020

Trends for all-sports of officiating include COVID-19 Wear & Essentials, Product Storage & Care and Shoes; for umpires, supplemental protection and cup systems.

New NCAA Women's Basketball Referee Jacket for the 2020-21 Season

Jul 14th, 2020

See the new NCAA Women's Basketball Referee Jackets manufactured by Smitty Officials Apparel. These are the exclusive pregame jackets for the NCAA Women's Elite Eight and Final Four.

Smitty Making Cloth Masks - Buy One, Donate One Program

Jun 29th, 2020

Smitty is manufacturing reusable cloth masks to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Choose 11 colors including black & white stripes made of referee shirt material. 10,000 donated to hospitals and non-profits through our Buy One, Donate One Program.

SUMMARIZED: NASO's 13-Point Plan to "Getting Back to Officiating Sensibly"

May 27th, 2020

We summarize Barry Mano's 13 points on returning to sports and categorize them by official, assigner and organization. Addresses personal hygiene, social distancing, wearing a cloth mask, and for referees, using an electronic whistle.

New NCAA Basketball Referee Shirts and Jackets for the 2019-20 Season

Jul 5th, 2019

See the new NCAA Basketball Referee Uniforms manufactured by Smitty Officials Apparel. These are the exclusive shirts for the NCAA Men's and Women's Elite Eight and Final Four.

Smitty Officials Apparel Named the Supplier of 5 NCAA Championships

Mar 2nd, 2019

Smitty Officials Apparel is the new provider of umpire and referee uniforms to 5 NCAA Championships: The College World Series in baseball and softball, the College Football Playoff and Final Fours in Basketball, Football, Lacrosse.