After intense scrutiny from fans and players alike, the Big 12 ditched the LED glass court for traditional hardwood to finish out the men’s tournament.
The problem? They still have the worst-designed court in college basketball.
NEWS: The Big 12 will be transitioning to a hardwood court for the remainder of the Big 12 tournament. The LED glass basketball court has been greeted with mixed reviews, including feedback that it is slippery. pic.twitter.com/PjT0Xbaa5J
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) March 13, 2026
Much better! pic.twitter.com/cMgWqgm3KA
— John Walters (@JWcyclonestv) March 13, 2026
Despite the move from the screen to hardwood, the design stayed the same – a Louis Vuitton knockoff grey court with mini Big 12 logos that somehow manages to be one of the most uninspired looks in all of college basketball.
The Big 12 didn’t gain any new fans from the move.
The Big 12 switching courts: https://t.co/iuDhprWTES pic.twitter.com/tqyzdtgWMi
— College Sports Only (@CSOonX) March 13, 2026
Conspiracy theory:
After a glass court experiment, now everyone on this app is happy with the wooden court they complained about last year. pic.twitter.com/mCLbNPXMwA
— Ben Hutchens (@Ben_Hutchens_) March 13, 2026
did they just keep last year’s court in a closet somewhere at t-mobile center “just in case”? The Louis Vuitton court is back! https://t.co/UxXxZBG3bh
— Rock Chalk Blog (@RockChalkBlog) March 13, 2026
Pro: it’s an actual basketball court
Con: everything else https://t.co/Sn2ZuJGROY
— Pregame Empire (@PregameEmpire) March 13, 2026
Is an old-fashioned court too much to ask for in a world of modern technology?
