Big Twelve Switches to Hardwood Court

0:00On March 13, the Big 12 conference is scrapping its flashy LED glass court for the rest of the tournament. Commissioner Brett Yormark announced the switch late Thursday night. Opting for a traditional hardwood floor, starting with Friday semi-finals in. Kansas City. The decision came after noticeable slippage problems during Thursday's games. Players slipped more than usual in matchups like Texas Tech versus Iowa State, where a key guard got hurt and later in Houston's win over BYU. Coaches from the four semi-final teams. Arizona, Iowa State, Houston, and Kansas all back to change. They consulted with Yormark and agreed it would give players better comfort for these high-stakes games, even though some teams had won on the glass. Surface before. This mid-tournament swap is a first in college basketball, but the league had a backup plan ready. Crew started installing the hardwood right after the final Thursday game and finished overnight. Now with a familiar court in place, the focus shifts to exciting semi-finals and a championship showdown this weekend.