I do not really understand the rules for basketball. I THINK it is along the same lines as the uniform rules for football where the home team gets to choose what uniforms they want to wear, but teams like the Lakers and LSU have always worn their home yellow (or equivalent... like Auburn Orange) and the visiting team still wears a dark color. I have never understood the rules because in football, one team must ALWAYS wear white. This is horrifying to watch, though...I bet it is tough on the players because that distinct color difference just isn't there.