Sport-Tek Youth Basketball League Mesh Shorts

Sport-Tek Youth Athletic Mesh Shorts are the default youth basketball league bottom: lightweight mesh polyester, 7-inch inseam, no pockets, in 12+ team colors. The Pro Shops storefront pairs them with the Sport-Tek Youth Performance Tee jersey for a full uniform top-and-bottom. Each parent buys the right size at checkout, the league logo prints on the left leg, and the league earns $9 to $11 per pair in margin.

Shorts Spec

• Fabric: 100% polyester mesh, moisture-wicking, lightweight.
• Inseam: 7 inches youth (matches typical youth basketball league rules).
• Pockets: None. Pure basketball cut, no side pockets.
• Waistband: Elastic with internal drawcord on larger youth sizes.
• Sizes: Youth XS (4-5) through Youth XL (18-20).
• Colors: 12+ team colors including black, navy, royal, red, athletic gold, kelly green, maroon, and athletic heather.

Logo Placement

The standard print placement is the league or team logo on the left leg, 3 to 4 inches wide, centered front-to-back on the panel. Some leagues add a small chest-side league mark on the right hip. Player number on the left or right thigh is an option but most youth leagues skip this and keep the number only on the jersey.

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Pairing with the Jersey

The Sport-Tek Youth Performance Tee jersey and the Sport-Tek Youth Athletic Mesh Shorts use the same Sport-Tek polyester so colors match exactly across both pieces. A team in athletic gold gets identical gold on both. The storefront usually presents them as separate SKUs (so families can buy just the jersey if they already have basketball shorts) but lists them together in a Uniform Package collection.

Pricing and Margin

Plan	Base Cost	Retail	League Margin
Free	$32.92	$42	$9.08
Self-Service VIP	$26.88	$36	$9.12
Done-For-You VIP	$26.88	$38	$11.12

Frequently Asked Questions

Do youth basketball league shorts have pockets?

No. Sport-Tek Youth Athletic Mesh Shorts are a no-pocket cut, which is the standard for league play. League rules typically prohibit pockets for safety. Adult lifestyle basketball shorts have pockets but those are not built for youth league use.

What is the inseam on youth mesh shorts?

7 inches across the Sport-Tek Youth Athletic Mesh Shorts youth size range. This matches the youth league rules in most leagues.

Are there reversible mesh shorts?

Pro Shops does not stock cut-and-sew reversible shorts. The alternative is two single-color short SKUs (dark and light) at the same wholesale price, with the league logo on both.