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Big 12 Tournament Glass LED Court 'Slippery,' Caused Migraines, Players Say
The Big 12's LED glass court offers advanced visuals and advertising but players report slipperiness and visibility issues during the 2026 conference tournaments, officials praise its shock absorption.
- During the Big 12 semifinals on Saturday, March 7, 2026, players reacted to the ASB GlassFloor LED court at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, with some describing it as feeling different.
- League officials argued the ASB GlassFloor design, previously used at the NBA All-Star Game and Europe, mimicked hardwood and offered shock absorption.
- The court's LED panels provide league graphics and advertising displays, interactive shot charts, and court visual effects like morphing lines and dunk-triggered lighting, while ball sound and sneaker noise observations differ.
- Several players and coaches reported slips and that traction felt different, while the 'Windex Glass Care Team' cleaned the surface, and ASB says ceramic dots aim to provide slip-resistant grip.
- Looking ahead, league officials and vendors say Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark praised the court's shock absorption, while ASB LumiFlex offers advertising, tracking and a 70-year lifespan.
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