2025-26 Bowman Basketball Checklist Spotlight

What to Expect in 2025-26 Bowman Basketball

2025-26 Bowman Basketball arrives as the first Bowman Basketball release to mix of top college prospects, emerging rookies, established pros, and legendary greats, bringing together multiple generations of the game in one compelling release. Showcasing the full pipeline of basketball talent, the product highlights future stars alongside today’s standouts and the icons who paved the way.

Featuring Bowman’s signature prospect-driven identity, bold designs, vibrant parallels, and premium autograph content, 2025-26 Bowman Basketball captures the energy, potential, and legacy of the sport in a fresh and exciting way.

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• Box Configuration
• Base Set
• Inserts
• Talent Tracker
• Gen Next
• ROY Favorites
• Anime NIL
• Young Kings
• Autos
• Opening Statement Signatures
• Collector FAQ
• Key Facts

2025-26 Bowman Basketball Configuration

2025-26 Bowman Basketball Base Set

The 2025-26 Bowman Basketball base set boasts 200 cards of NBA rookies and veterans.

Base Set Highlights

• 200 cards of NBA rookies and veterans
• 100 prospect cards, including 1st Bowmans
• Several Base Variations, including Base Card Rookie Red RC Variation and Etched in Glass Variations
• Wide range of colorful parallels

2025-26 Bowman Basketball Inserts

2025-26 Bowman basketball features a variety of inserts, including Talent Tracker, Gen Next, ROY Favorites, Anime NIL, and more.

2025-26 Bowman Basketball Talent Tracker

Talent Tracker is a 25-card insert featuring both men’s and women’s college basketball stars.

TT-1 AJ Dybantsa BYU®	TT-6 Sienna Betts UCLA®	TT-11 Mikel Brown Jr. Louisville®	TT-16 Caleb Foster Duke®	TT-21 JT Toppin Texas Tech™
TT-2 Darryn Peterson Kansas®	TT-7 Raegan Beers The University of Oklahoma®	TT-12 Aaliyah Crump Texas	TT-17 ZaKiyah Johnson LSU®	TT-22 Braden Smith Purdue™
TT-3 Koa Peat Arizona®	TT-8 Juju Watkins USC	TT-13 Hailee Swain Stanford®	TT-18 Leah Macy Notre Dame®	TT-23 Jaida Civil Tennessee®
TT-4 Emilee Skinner Duke®	TT-9 Caleb Wilson UNC®	TT-14 Bennett Stirtz Iowa®	TT-19 Richie Saunders BYU®	TT-24 Addison Deal Iowa®
TT-5 Sarah Strong UConn®	TT-10 Nate Ament Tennessee®	TT-15 Otega Oweh Kentucky®	TT-20 Kohl Rosario Kansas®	TT-25 Milos Uzan Houston

2025-26 Bowman Basketball Gen Next

Gen Next is a 25-card insert featuring both men’s and women’s college basketball stars.

GN-1 AJ Dybantsa BYU®	GN-6 Sienna Betts UCLA®	GN-11 Mikel Brown Jr. Louisville®	GN-16 Ta’Niya Latson University Of South Carolina®	GN-21 Nate Calmese Wake Forest ®
GN-2 Darryn Peterson Kansas®	GN-7 Raegan Beers The University of Oklahoma®	GN-12 Aaliyah Crump Texas	GN-17 Zuby Ejiofor St. John’s™	GN-22 Tobe Awaka Arizona®
GN-3 Koa Peat Arizona®	GN-8 Juju Watkins USC	GN-13 Sebastian Wilkins Duke®	GN-18 Davis Fogle Gonzaga™	GN-23 Richie Saunders BYU®
GN-4 Emilee Skinner Duke®	GN-9 Caleb Wilson UNC®	GN-14 JT Toppin Texas Tech™	GN-19 Grace Knox LSU®	GN-24 Winters Grady Michigan®
GN-5 Sarah Strong UConn®	GN-10 Nate Ament Tennessee®	GN-15 Braden Smith Purdue™	GN-20 Madison Booker Texas	GN-25 Deniya Prawl Tennessee®

2025-26 Bowman Basketball ROY Favorites

ROY Favorites is a 15-card insert featuring rookies from the 2025 NBA Draft class.

RY-1 Cooper Flagg Dallas Mavericks Rookie	RY-6 Tre Johnson III Washington Wizards Rookie	RY-11 Cedric Coward Memphis Grizzlies Rookie
RY-2 Dylan Harper San Antonio Spurs Rookie	RY-7 Jeremiah Fears New Orleans Pelicans Rookie	RY-12 Kasparas Jakučionis Miami Heat Rookie
RY-3 VJ Edgecombe Philadelphia 76ers Rookie	RY-8 Egor Dëmin Brooklyn Nets Rookie	RY-13 Derik Queen New Orleans Pelicans Rookie
RY-4 Kon Knueppel Charlotte Hornets Rookie	RY-9 Collin Murray-Boyles Toronto Raptors Rookie	RY-14 Carter Bryant San Antonio Spurs Rookie
RY-5 Ace Bailey Utah Jazz Rookie	RY-10 Khaman Maluach Phoenix Suns Rookie	RY-15 Yang Hansen Portland Trail Blazers Rookie

2025-26 Bowman Basketball Anime NIL

Anime NIL is a 5-card insert featuring men’s and women’s college basketball stars with an anime-inspired design.

NIL-A1 AJ Dybantsa BYU®	NIL-A4 Sienna Betts UCLA®
NIL-A2 Darryn Peterson Kansas®	NIL-A5 Koa Peat Arizona®
NIL-A3 Juju Watkins USC

2025-26 Bowman Basketball Young Kings

Young Kings is a 25-card insert featuring former and current NBA stars.

YK-1 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Los Angeles Clippers	YK-6 Nikola Jokić Denver Nuggets	YK-11 Jimmy Butler III Chicago Bulls	YK-16 Allen Iverson Philadelphia 76ers	YK-21 Kevin Garnett Minnesota Timberwolves
YK-2 Luka Dončić Dallas Mavericks	YK-7 Ja Morant Memphis Grizzlies	YK-12 Cade Cunningham Detroit Pistons	YK-17 Larry Bird Boston Celtics	YK-22 Carmelo Anthony Denver Nuggets
YK-3 Tyrese Haliburton Sacramento Kings	YK-8 Victor Wembanyama San Antonio Spurs	YK-13 Devin Booker Phoenix Suns	YK-18 Magic Johnson Los Angeles Lakers	YK-23 Dwyane Wade Miami Heat
YK-4 Stephen Curry Golden State Warriors	YK-9 James Harden Oklahoma City Thunder	YK-14 Kevin Durant Oklahoma City Thunder	YK-19 Shaquille O’Neal Los Angeles Lakers	YK-24 Tracy McGrady Toronto Raptors
YK-5 LeBron James Cleveland Cavaliers	YK-10 Kawhi Leonard San Antonio Spurs	YK-15 Donovan Mitchell Utah Jazz	YK-20 Dirk Nowitzki Dallas Mavericks	YK-25 Ray Allen Seattle Supersonics

2025-26 Bowman Basketball Autographs

2025-26 Bowman Basketball features a number of autograph-filled inserts, including Opening Statement Signatures and more.

2025-26 Bowman Basketball Opening Statement Signatures

2025-26 Bowman Basketball Opening Statement Signatures is a 25-card autograph-filled subset featuring rookies from the 2025 NBA Draft Class.

OS-AB Ace Bailey Utah Jazz Rookie	OS-CMB Collin Murray-Boyles Toronto Raptors Rookie	OS-JS Javon Small Memphis Grizzlies Rookie	OS-KS Kobe Sanders Los Angeles Clippers Rookie	OS-NP Noah Penda Orlando Magic Rookie
OS-AT Alex Toohey Golden State Warriors Rookie	OS-DH Dylan Harper San Antonio Spurs Rookie	OS-JT John Tonje Utah Jazz Rookie	OS-LO Lachlan Olbrich Chicago Bulls Rookie	OS-TE Taelon Peter Indiana Pacers Rookie
OS-BB Brooks Barnhizer Oklahoma City Thunder Rookie	OS-DQ Derik Queen New Orleans Pelicans Rookie	OS-JW Jamir Watkins Washington Wizards Rookie	OS-MR Maxime Raynaud Sacramento Kings Rookie	OS-TP Tyrese Proctor Cleveland Cavaliers Rookie
OS-CC Cedric Coward Memphis Grizzlies Rookie	OS-ED Egor Dëmin Brooklyn Nets Rookie	OS-KK Kon Knueppel Charlotte Hornets Rookie	OS-MS Max Shulga Boston Celtics Rookie	OS-WR Will Richard Golden State Warriors Rookie
OS-CF Cooper Flagg Dallas Mavericks Rookie	OS-JM Jahmai Mashack Memphis Grizzlies Rookie	OS-KM Khaman Maluach Phoenix Suns Rookie	OS-NE Noa Essengue Chicago Bulls Rookie	OS-YH Yang Hansen Portland Trail Blazers Rookie

2025-26 Bowman Basketball Collector FAQs

• What is 2025-26 Bowman Basketball?
  • 2025-26 Bowman Basketball is a prospect-driven trading card set featuring NBA rookies, veterans, and top college players. It focuses on emerging talent and includes inserts, parallels, and autograph content.
• Who are the top rookies in the set?
  • Key rookies include Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, Ace Bailey, and VJ Edgecombe, all featured in ROY Favorites and autograph subsets.
• How many cards are in a 2025-26 Bowman Basketball Hobby Box?
  • Hobby Boxes contain 24 packs with 8 cards per pack, offering a mix of base cards, inserts, parallels, and potential autographs.
• What are the main inserts to collect in 2025-26 Bowman Basketball?
  • Top inserts include Talent Tracker, Gen Next, ROY Favorites, and Anime NIL, each highlighting different levels of basketball talent.
• Are there autographs in 2025-26 Bowman Basketball?
  • Yes, the product includes multiple autograph sets such as Opening Statement Signatures and Buzz Factor Autographs.

Key Facts

• Release Date: April 23, 2026
• 200-card base set with rookies and veterans
• Features 2025 NBA Draft class
• Includes college NIL stars and women’s players
• Multiple autograph subsets and colorful parallels

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