Thanks everyone for the excellent suggestions!!
Nebboy, I love it! What I really like is the stats on the ball. I think that helps to connect you with the player. I care about longevity of the ball, but do not care about resale at all. Resale will be my kids' problem, after I am long gone! : ) I will think about this then I'd be curious to get more info.
One thing I'd like to find is small embroidered stickers of the logos that I can put on the cube. They'd need to be small. Something like this, but small:
http://www.acherryontop.com/shop/sea...l%20logo/41674. If you know of any such thing, let me know.
Thank you everyone!
Eric