The Rawlings Company produced this official size basketball to commemorate the 2000 Final Four at Indianapolis, In. The 4 teams participating were Florida, Michigan St., Wisconsin, and North Carolina with Michigan St . defeating Florida to win there first title since 1979. This ball is fully inflated and ready for the winning dad to challenge his son (s) / daughter (s) to a friendly game on the hardwood or the driveway !! If you wish not to scuff the ball you can place it on your mantel or in your trophy case and admire its Beauty !!