The NCAA Elevate is built for an improved game. On your path from good to great you need a ball to guide your journey. Featuring Performance Cover, this ball possesses enhanced softness and grip for complete control. As well as, a pressure Lock Bladder improving air retention and durability. Keep building your game, indoors and out, with the Wilson NCAA Elevate. Extended Durability: An internal pressure-lock bladder improves long-term durability and air retention to keep the ball inflated Improved Grip: A tacky, pebbled cover provides enhanced grip on all types of courts Enhanced Control: Deeper channels between panels on the ball allow for better ball control, and total grip in every dribble, pass, and shot Size 7 Basketballs are deflated when shipped, therefore a pump is required to inflate the basketballs.