Big 12 switches back to hardwood for tourney finales after slippery glass floor issues
TL;DR
The Big 12 will replace the experimental glass floor with a traditional hardwood court for the final two days of the conference tournament after coaches of the four semifinal teams pushed for a safer surface, citing slipping and an injury risk (a Texas Tech guard strained a muscle). Kansas coach Bill Self supported the move, saying it’s the right call to prioritize player comfort on a big stage.
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- Big 12 ditching slippery glass floor for hardwood for rest of tournament CNN
- Big 12 abandons conference tournament's glass LED court after Texas Tech star's injury, goes back to hardwood Yahoo Sports
- Big 12 commish appears on ESPN after LED floor leads to injury The Topeka Capital-Journal
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