Goodbye to a big Part of UConn BB History

[Biff]

So I'm pretty sure that last night was the last UConn basketball game on that court. Just think of the players that have graced it, the many thrilling games that have been won with just a few heartbreaking losses.

The foundation of hundreds of wins, 15 National Championships (11&4), All Americans, National Players of the Year and world class young people.

One can hope the new floor can emulate the successes of its predecessor. And, I hope the design stays classy and clean. I don't want to get a headache watching UConn basketball games.

P.S. If any boneyarders end up buying a piece of the old court when they go on sale let us know!

 

[The deacon]

So I'm pretty sure that last night was the last UConn basketball game on that court. Just think of the players that have graced it, the many thrilling games that have been won with just a few heartbreaking losses.

The foundation of hundreds of wins, 15 National Championships (11&4), All Americans, National Players of the Year and world class young people.

One can hope the new floor can emulate the successes of its predecessor. And, I hope the design stays classy and clean. I don't want to get a headache watching UConn basketball games.

P.S. If any boneyarders end up buying a piece of the old court when they go on sale let us know!


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Well said, Biff. I hope they remember what Oregon's homecourt looks like and takes a 180 from there...

 

[MSGRET]

They need to send a piece to the Basketball Hall of Fame for enshrinement, no other college has the combined number of National Championships. Who knows they just might get #'s 12 & 5 for 17 NC's.

 

[Centerstream]

Well said, Biff. I hope they remember what Oregon's homecourt looks like and takes a 180 from there...

I hope that they use the Boise State football field as a model.

100% Sarcasm. I hate that field. I really, really do!!! But it just goes to show that somehow id*ots have a say in major decisions like that.

 

[Blue Huskie]

They sent it off on winning memorable note. A worthy last performance.

 

[wingsfan055]

I like the Parquet Floor look of the Celtics. The floor of champions!

 

[CajunHusky]

So I'm pretty sure that last night was the last UConn basketball game on that court. Just think of the players that have graced it, the many thrilling games that have been won with just a few heartbreaking losses.

The foundation of hundreds of wins, 15 National Championships (11&4), All Americans, National Players of the Year and world class young people.

One can hope the new floor can emulate the successes of its predecessor. And, I hope the design stays classy and clean. I don't want to get a headache watching UConn basketball games.

P.S. If any boneyarders end up buying a piece of the old court when they go on sale let us know!


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You sold me ... where can I buy a piece of history?

 

[Cornell Lt]

I like the Parquet Floor look of the Celtics. The floor of champions!

The floor of Champions - Wouldn't that be the LA forum

 

[MSGRET]

Hopefully the UConn WBB can initiate the new floor with an undefeated season and another NC.

 

[HuskyinWRNY]

We are the basketball capital of the world. The floor should emulate that!

 

[Centerstream]

You sold me ... where can I buy a piece of history?

There's a thread posted here by @HuskyNan on January 17, 2023 on the new floor and one of the last posts is about selling pieces.

I don't know how to copy the link to this thread.

 

[SLY63]

Vegas has UConn -10 and Va Tech-Tenn as Even

 

[Skeets]

I'd like one of the husky eyes. Second choice the red tongue. Third choice would be one of the fangs (although I'm partial to the old logo). What piece do you want?

 

[Forego]

Any truth to the rumor that the new floor will have a banked oval track around it along with new visitor locker rooms complete with lace up roller skates and cereal bowl shaped helmets with chin straps?

 

[Forego]

I'd like one of the husky eyes. Second choice the red tongue. Third choice would be one of the fangs (although I'm partial to the old logo). What piece do you want?

Nix the red tongue. The court would resemble a Rolling Stones logo.

 

[Centerstream]

Vegas has UConn -10 and Va Tech-Tenn as Even

On the removal of the court floor? People will bet on anything...

 

[Aluminny69]

I believe the old field house court ended up at Choate Rosemary Hall School in Wallingford. Can anyone confirm or deny?.

 

[Pre-3]

Vegas has UConn -10 and Va Tech-Tenn as Even

Sorry, don't speak "Vegas". Perhaps you could restate in............ Thanks

 

[UcMiami]

I just hope they keep it really simple. I hate all the 'new art' style of floors - it is distracting to the viewers, especially on TV. The logos change all the time, but the base designs are there for ever. What looked cool on paper, and was interesting when first view, quickly becomes annoying.

 

[Carnac]

You sold me ... where can I buy a piece of history?

We talked earlier about the possibility of the university cutting up the floor and selling it to fans and alumni that want a piece of history. Surely there are enough interested sports fans that would buy a piece of the floor if it were sold. If the administration has not already looked into that, it should.

 

[Carnac]

I just hope they keep it really simple. I hate all the 'new art' style of floors - it is distracting to the viewers, especially on TV. The logos change all the time, but the base designs are there for ever. What looked cool on paper, and was interesting when first view, quickly becomes annoying.

I agree. Keep it classy but stylish. I like the current floor. No University of Oregon-type floor. That floor is hideous. It's like the blue turf football playing surface at Boise State University.

 

[Kat]

Something that evokes the current design. No corporate logos.

 

[my2cents]

The floor should show the years of both the men's and women's National Titles.

 

[Ralph]

Well said, Biff. I hope they remember what Oregon's homecourt looks like and takes a 180 from there...

Actually, they bought the Oregon Court to install in Storrs, got it used at a bargain price. Needed to save money after the payouts they had to make to fired employees. It even comes with the Oregon name and logo free, and the great wood design pattern, well what more can you say?

 

[Topsail]

So I'm pretty sure that last night was the last UConn basketball game on that court. Just think of the players that have graced it, the many thrilling games that have been won with just a few heartbreaking losses.

The foundation of hundreds of wins, 15 National Championships (11&4), All Americans, National Players of the Year and world class young people.

One can hope the new floor can emulate the successes of its predecessor. And, I hope the design stays classy and clean. I don't want to get a headache watching UConn basketball games.

P.S. If any boneyarders end up buying a piece of the old court when they go on sale let us know!


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If it is only a couple of hundred bucks for a piece then I will definitely buy one

 

[Woof 101]

The floor should show the years of both the men's and women's National Titles.

No attack @my2cents but that is what all the banners hanging from the ceiling are for. (and the cameras always find them) If they list what you suggest it would have to be in both directions along with the team logo center, conference logo in both directions.
With all the success on our floor between both the men and women it would look like a page from a math book.

 

[Skeets]

No attack @my2cents but that is what all the banners hanging from the ceiling are for. (and the cameras always find them) If they list what you suggest it would have to be in both directions along with the team logo center, conference logo in both directions.
With all the success on our floor between both the men and women it would look like a page from a math book.

Not to mention that it become out of date in under 1 year. Much easier to keep banners current. Heck, you don't even need to win an NC to hang a banner.

 

[veryolddog]

Would someone please explain if this new floor is going into a new building or is this just simply a replacement of wood in the existing building?

 

[Topsail]

New floor going into Gampel as the old floor can not be sanded anymore. You only get so many refinishes on wood floors unfortunately.

 

[CTrefugee]

I am Prince Wawakaof Nigeria and I purchasid the baskitball flour from The Universuty of Connetikut for 1 million USA monies. Send me 20 USA monies and I will mail you a peace.