St. Louis-based global technology leader to be featured on basketball uniforms and Mizzou Arena court for the 2026-27 season
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Mizzou Athletics and Learfield today announced St. Louis-based World Wide Technology (WWT) as the new jersey patch partner of Mizzou Basketball. This expands upon WWT’s existing innovative relationship with Mizzou as the University’s Official Technology Solutions Partner of Athletics.
As part of the partnership , the WWT brand mark will be featured on the uniforms of both men’s and women’s Tiger basketball programs beginning this fall. WWT’s logo will also appear on Norm Stewart Court at Mizzou Arena as part of the university’s expanded partnership with the St. Louis company.
“We are proud to welcome World Wide Technology as a partner of Mizzou Athletics and Mizzou Basketball,” said Laird Veatch, Mizzou Director of Athletics. “WWT’s founder and chairman David Steward, its co-founder and CEO Jim Kavanaugh and their team have built an extraordinary company with a global reach and deep Missouri roots. When you have the opportunity to partner with a brand of WWT’s caliber, you put them at the top of your draft board. WWT’s investment in our basketball programs demonstrates a strong belief in Mizzou and our commitment to competing for championships. We’re excited to continue to build this partnership with an organization that shares our pride in Missouri and our ambition to demand excellence.”
Founded in 1990, World Wide Technology has grown into a global technology solutions provider headquartered in the St. Louis region. WWT partners with organizations across industries to design, build and scale technology solutions worldwide. The sponsorship builds upon the company’s deep and long-standing connection to its home state university through cybersecurity, AI and digital transformation. Over many years, WWT has partnered with the university on its technology modernization efforts across all University of Missouri System campuses and University of Missouri Health Care.
“Missouri is home, and World Wide Technology is blessed and honored to support the institutions and people who make our state special,” said Steward, WWT’s founder and chairman. “Mizzou Basketball brings people together and represents the competitive spirit, grit and determination that define our state. We believe in investing in young people and creating opportunities for them to achieve their God-given potential. Supporting Mizzou Basketball is another way we can give back to our home state and encourage the next generation of leaders on and off the court.”
“World Wide Technology is an outstanding example of what can be accomplished through vision and teamwork. I have really appreciated my relationship with Mr. Steward over the years and know how much he values giving back to the community,” Mizzou’s Whitten Family Men’s Basketball Head Coach Dennis Gates said. “He has continually demonstrated that with his exceptional work with the Steward Family Foundation and with his partnership at Mizzou. We’re grateful for Mr. Steward’s support and friendship as we continue to build a championship program in Columbia.”
“We’re so grateful for World Wide Technology’s investment in Mizzou and Mr. Steward’s belief in our programs and student-athletes,” Mizzou Women’s Basketball coach Kellie Harper said. “Having a Missouri-based technology company with WWT’s reputation and history support our team is incredibly exciting, and we’re proud to represent this university and our state together.”
The sponsorship with World Wide Technology was created with Mizzou Athletics in collaboration with Learfield’s Mizzou Sports Properties.
“World Wide Technology is a natural fit for this opportunity. As a Missouri-based industry leader with deep ties to Mizzou, WWT shares a commitment to excellence, innovation and elevating the student-athlete experience,” said Josh Pell, General Manager of Mizzou Sports Properties. “We’re proud to work alongside Mizzou Athletics to bring WWT’s brand to the forefront of Mizzou Basketball and create meaningful connections with Tiger fans.”
About World Wide Technology
World Wide Technology (WWT) is a global technology solutions provider helping organizations make a new world happen by turning ambition into real-world outcomes. Founded in 1990, WWT brings together strategy, deep technical expertise and world-class technology partnerships to help public- and private-sector organizations design, build and scale intelligent AI, digital, cybersecurity, cloud and infrastructure solutions. Through its Advanced Technology Center (ATC), a collaborative ecosystem featuring state-of-the-art hardware and software, WWT enables clients and partners to conceptualize, test and validate innovative technology and then deploy solutions at scale using its global integration and distribution capabilities. With more than 14,000 team members and over 60 locations worldwide, WWT’s culture— grounded in core values and leadership philosophies— has been recognized by Fortune and Great Place to Work® for its commitment to innovation, trust and creating a great place to work for all. WWT provides products and services to large enterprise, global service provider and public sector clients in up to 130 countries across six continents. Softchoice, a World Wide Technology company, supports commercial and SMB markets in the U.S. and Canada.
About Learfield
Learfield is the leading media and technology company powering college athletics. Through its digital and physical platforms, Learfield owns and leverages a deep data set and relationships in the industry to drive revenue, growth, brand awareness, and fan engagement for brands, sports, and entertainment properties. With ties to over 1,200 collegiate institutions and over 12,000 local and national brand partners, Learfield’s presence in college sports and live events delivers influence and maximizes reach to target audiences. With solutions for a 365-day, 24/7 fan experience, Learfield enables schools and brands to connect with fans through licensed merchandise, game ticketing, donor identification for athletic programs, exclusive custom content, innovative marketing initiatives, student-athlete marketing initiatives , and advanced digital platforms. Since 2008, it has served as title sponsor for the acclaimed Learfield Directors’ Cup, supporting athletic departments across all divisions
About Mizzou Athletics
Mizzou Athletics supports 450 student-athletes across 20 varsity programs while competing at the highest level of intercollegiate athletics in the Southeastern Conference. Guided by its core values — Earn Trust & Respect, Live Our Will to Win, Dare to Demand Excellence and Believe Every Step Matters — Mizzou is committed to developing championship-level programs, creating transformative student-athlete experiences and uniting the state of Missouri through competitive excellence.