The 2022 draft class dominates the base set (cards 201-250). Paolo Banchero, Jaden Ivey, Keegan Murray, and Jabari Smith Jr. are the marquee rookies. They appear in multiple parallel versions including Holo, Holo Dots (super short-print), and numbered tiers down to 1/1 Platinum.
Q2How many autographs come in a hobby box?
You get 2 autographs per box. They can be rookies (Rookie Jersey Autographs or Rookie Recon Signatures), sophomores (Acetate Autographs), or veterans (Called to Excellence Signatures, Claim to Fame Signatures). All autos are numbered to 149 or less.
Q3What makes the Sophomore Acetate Autographs special?
This is a new insert for 2022-23 that puts signatures on a large piece of clear plastic, creating a layered 3D effect. Players like Cade Cunningham are featured. It's a fresh take compared to traditional card autos.
Q4What are the base card parallels?
Base cards come in Holo, Holo Dots (super short-print), and numbered Holo versions: Bronze (/299), Red (/199), Blue (/99), Purple (/49), Gold (/10), Green (/5), and Platinum (1/1). The Holo Dots are the toughest pull.
Q5Which insert sets are new to Recon?
Vector, World Travelers, and Fleet Feet are debuting in 2022-23. Each has Gold (/10) and Platinum (1/1) parallels. Returning sets include Rookie Recon, Future Legends, Rock the Rim, Top of the Charts, All Systems Go, Rookie Review, and Sky's the Limit.
Q6How does the box break down?
Each hobby box has 10 packs with 6 cards per pack (60 cards total). On average, you'll pull 2 autographs and 20 inserts or parallels, leaving roughly 38 base cards per box.
Q7Are there any big-name veterans in the autograph checklist?
Yes. The Called to Excellence Signatures and Claim to Fame Signatures sets include established stars. Dejounte Murray, Rudy Gobert, and others appear in these autograph subsets with numbered parallels.
Q8When did 2022-23 Panini Recon come out?
It dropped May 24, 2023.
Q9What's in a 2022-23 Panini Recon hobby box?
10 packs per box, 6 cards per pack, 12 boxes per case
Q10Where can I buy 2022-23 Panini Recon?
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What to Expect
2022-23 Panini Recon Basketball
2022-23 Panini Recon brings colorful holo parallels and a strong autograph lineup to NBA basketball cards. You're chasing rookie autos like Paolo Banchero and Jaden Ivey, plus sophomore and veteran signatures on acetate.
Autographs
2Autographs per box on average
On average per hobby box
20Inserts or parallels combined
Inserts to watch
Rookie Jersey AutographsInk and memorabilia combo on rookie signatures like Bennedict Mathurin.
Sophomore Acetate AutographsNew for 2022-23, features large acetate overlays on sophomore signatures like Cade Cunningham.
VectorDebuting insert set with Gold (/10) and Platinum (1/1) parallels, shown on Ja Morant.
Future LegendsInsert set highlighting rising stars, available in Gold and Platinum versions.
Sky's the LimitInsert set featuring established stars like Stephen Curry.
Holo DotsSuper short-printed base parallel on rookies like Jaden Ivey, highly sought for scarcity.
Fast facts
Released
May 24, 2023
Box config
10 packs per box, 6 cards per pack, 12 boxes per case
