Court at Gampel to be replaced at end of season

[HuskyNan]

 

[Topsail]

Sell squares of the court and pay for the new one

 

[Bone Dog]

This floor saw us through the entire dynasty. Are they sure it’s a good idea to replace a talisman like this?

 

[RockyMTblue2]

I really, really hope that UConn doesn't get "creative" with the art work on the floor. There is one floor in particular that looks like a brown forest that I find really detracts from the game. Can't remember whose it is (PAC 10?).

 

[hoopsdiva]

I give it about 10 minutes before someone speculates that the age of the floor is causing all the injuries.

 

[dabears17]

I really, really hope that UConn doesn't get "creative" with the art work on the floor. There is one floor in particular that looks like a brown forest that I find really detracts from the game. Can't remember whose it is (PAC 10?).

Oregon.

 

[CTtoSanDiego]

I give it about 10 minutes before someone speculates that the age of the floor is causing all the injuries.

I wonder if the age of the floor is causing all the injuries.... LOL

 

[HuskyNan]

I really, really hope that UConn doesn't get "creative" with the art work on the floor. There is one floor in particular that looks like a brown forest that I find really detracts from the game. Can't remember whose it is (PAC 10?).

UIC's new court is fire. Literally.

How does the new UIC court stack up amongst other unique courts in college basketball?

www.si.com

 

[Inthepaint]

I give it about 10 minutes before someone speculates that the age of the floor is causing all the injuries.

Now that you mention it….

 

[LwrcasefaN]

Oregon.

The sight of that court literally makes me want to toss cookies.

 

[OldSchooler]

I really, really hope that UConn doesn't get "creative" with the art work on the floor. There is one floor in particular that looks like a brown forest that I find really detracts from the game. Can't remember whose it is (PAC 10?).

University of Oregon, in Eugene. I hate watching a game on that court. Must be just as bad in person. Many years ago, they built a magnificent track around their football field, I guess to feature the great Steve Prefontaine. How the same school could create such an indoor abomination is beyond me.

 

[RockyMTblue2]

UIC's new court is fire. Literally.

How does the new UIC court stack up amongst other unique courts in college basketball?

www.si.com

Yes Nan, that is exactly the kind of monstrosity I'm talking about.

 

[Biff]

Don't take any money from Nike towards the court or it will probably end up all black and grey.

 

[CL82]

Don't take any money from Nike towards the court or it will probably end up all black and grey.

Me seeing that Biff had posted in this thread and then realizing it wasn’t a hypothetical court design.

 

[Carnac]

Sell squares of the court and pay for the new one

An excellent idea. There should be enough fans of the women's and men's teams to buy all of the squares of the floor. A once in a lifetime souvenir that cannot be duplicated.

 

[KnightBridgeAZ]

UIC's new court is fire. Literally.

How does the new UIC court stack up amongst other unique courts in college basketball?

www.si.com

My dubious thanks for sharing. Like others, I don't like Oregon. Most of the rest I didn't know about (thank goodness).

DePaul's I always thought was interesting, as are a few others. Most of those pictures, yuck.

 

[Carnac]

I like the floor just the way it is. Classy but not over the top.

 

[meyers7]

I give it about 10 minutes before someone speculates that the age of the floor is causing all the injuries.

I was gonna say......ah, maybe that explains things.

 

[TheGOAT23]

I really, really hope that UConn doesn't get "creative" with the art work on the floor. There is one floor in particular that looks like a brown forest that I find really detracts from the game. Can't remember whose it is (PAC 10?).

Oregon Ducks

 

[LETTERL]

University of Oregon, in Eugene. I hate watching a game on that court. Must be just as bad in person. Many years ago, they built a magnificent track around their football field, I guess to feature the great Steve Prefontaine. How the same school could create such an indoor abomination is beyond me.

It is distracting to watch as a viewer; I can only imagine what opposing players must feel when they have to play on that floor. Or, maybe it's different when you're actually at floor level.

 

[Forego]

An excellent idea. There should be enough fans of the women's and men's teams to buy all of the squares of the floor. A once in a lifetime souvenir that cannot be duplicated.

Would recommend encasing the squares in a clear plastic cube (2”x 2” or so) so they have the appearance of “floating” and they can be viewed from all angles. Include some engraving or stenciling near the bottom detailing what it is and you have a nice paperweight to display. It won’t get lost or mistakenly thrown away as easily when it has a purpose and you can probably charge at least five times more than you could for a plain piece of wood upping the donation dollars to pay for the floor or give to charity.

 

[Forego]

I like the floor just the way it is. Classy but not over the top.

No blue paw prints please. Paw prints are already overdone.

 

[jabstep]

Oregon.

It makes me dizzy just watching games played on that court. What were they thinking? I guess it gives the home team a advantage being familiar with that court where the visitors are not.

 

[LwrcasefaN]

Would recommend encasing the squares in a clear plastic cube (2”x 2” or so) so they have the appearance of “floating” and they can be viewed from all angles. Include some engraving or stenciling near the bottom detailing what it is and you have a nice paperweight to display. It won’t get lost or mistakenly thrown away as easily when it has a purpose and you can probably charge at least five times more than you could for a plain piece of wood upping the donation dollars to pay for the floor or give to charity.

Can I just get a couple of splinters in a clear cup...for like $2?

 

[Cuango]

The splinters are reserved to make toothpicks! For a buck, you can pick your teeth with a piece of wood that has been stepped on repeatedly by some of the most legendary players in UConn history!