2023-24 Donruss Elite Basketball carries on with the brand’s tradition of variety. It might not be the super-premium line that it was when it debuted in the 1990s, but there are still plenty of premium elements on the checklist including low-numbered autographs, parallels and tough inserts.
Hobby boxes have a pair of signed cards. Collectors can also expect multiple inserts and parallels in every pack.
The base set continues with a somewhat minimalist design, particularly in the backgrounds. This opens things up for the color-based parallels to give plenty of pop. In addition to the traditional Status and Aspirations versions that come die-cut, others include short-printed Mixorama, Neon Green (/75) and Black (/25).
As far as autographs go, Pen Pals return highlighting rookies.
Also back is Passing the Torch Signatures. These have a pair of signatures, connecting multiple generations of stars.
Other inked themes on the checklist include Elite Signatures, GenreGraphs, New Breed Autographs and Rookie Yearbook Signatures.
2023-24 Elite Basketball has a handful of tough standard inserts including Craftsmen and Elite Series.
Titlists, Next Up and Dimensions, also SPs, all use lenticular technology. This gives cards a 3-D look.
