April 5, 2024
Connecting Basketball, Culture, and Custom Design
Take One Sportswear is proud to announce its partnership with Northwood School's basketball program in Durban, South Africa, marking an important chapter in the company's growing international presence.
Northwood School, a boarding school with a nationally recognized basketball program, has built a reputation for competitive excellence and a passionate basketball culture that has attracted attention beyond South Africa.
The collaboration brings together Take One's approach to custom athletic apparel and Northwood's commitment to developing talented student-athletes.
Working with Director of Basketball Doug Nedab and first-team coach Kent VanderYacht, Take One Sportswear developed custom basketball uniforms designed to represent the program's identity and the coastal culture of Durban.
Custom Uniforms That Tell a Story
At Take One Sportswear, we believe uniforms should represent more than a team's colors. They should reflect the identity, history, and ambitions of the athletes and programs wearing them.
That philosophy guided the design process for Northwood School.
Drawing inspiration from Durban's coastal identity, Take One worked closely with the program to create uniforms that captured the character of the school while giving its athletes something they could wear with pride.
“It's been great to see our young men wear something that they are proud to put on, a complete 360 from the last set of uniforms we had,” said Doug Nedab.
“When I think about the design process we went through, to now seeing jerseys, we hit the mark because it perfectly embodies the coastal city of Durban, South Africa. I appreciate the intention in that process, and how many more championship memories we'll create with the uniforms on full display. There was no better brand I could have asked to team up with, than a hometown brand at Take One Sportswear.”
Celebrating Championship Excellence
Northwood's commitment to basketball excellence was demonstrated through its success at the 19th edition of the St. John's Basketball Tournament, where the program captured the championship.
The tournament also provided an opportunity for several Northwood athletes to earn individual recognition.
Lusanda Hlongwane was named tournament MVP, while Chadley Hargreaves earned a place on the U19 All-Star Team.
These accomplishments reflected the talent, preparation, and dedication that helped establish Northwood as one of South Africa's leading school basketball programs during that period.
For Take One, being part of that journey represented an opportunity to support athletes and coaches who share the brand's commitment to excellence.
Building Relationships Beyond Borders
The Northwood School partnership reflects Take One Sportswear's broader vision of connecting athletic programs through customized performance apparel and personalized service.
From local youth organizations to internationally recognized school programs, Take One believes every team deserves uniforms that reflect its unique identity.
The collaboration also demonstrates how thoughtful design and close communication can bring a program's vision to life, regardless of geography.
As Take One continues expanding its relationships with athletic organizations around the world, partnerships like Northwood reinforce the company's commitment to creating more than uniforms.
They're about building relationships, celebrating athletes, and helping programs tell their stories through the gear they wear.
Watch the Northwood School and Take One Sportswear collaboration on YouTube.
United By The Game.
