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Iowa basketball purchases Elite Eight court for Carver-Hawkeye Arena
TL;DR
Iowa Athletics has purchased the official court from the NCAA Houston Regional Elite Eight to replace the aging parquet floor at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The new court, made of maple wood, will maintain a similar look while introducing some design updates.
Key points
- Iowa Athletics purchased the Elite Eight court for Carver-Hawkeye Arena
- The current parquet floor has reached its replacement point
- The new court will maintain a similar look with design updates
- The court is made of maple wood from Connor Sports
- The previous court was last replaced in 2016
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NCAA Houston Regional Elite Eight
On May 15, Iowa Athletics made a special announcement that it has purchased the official court used in the NCAA Houston Regional Elite Eight as a replacement for the aging Carver-Hawkeye Arena parquet floor, which was the same surface the Hawkeyes played on during their first Elite Eight appearance since 1987
The new playing surface comes as the current Carver-Hawkeye Arena court, last replaced in 2016, has reached its typical replacement point in its lifecycle. As the Hawkeyes replace the hardwood surface at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, the upgrade ensures a high-performance surface for all athletes and introduces a visual update inside the venue.
While the parquet flooring will be removed for the first time since the arena opened in 1983, Iowa has promised that the modern court's overall look will remain similar to the previous floor, with a few new design elements incorporated. The court will continue to be known as Mediacom Court.
The new court, constructed out of maple wood, is manufactured by Connor Sports, a longtime provider of flooring for NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments.
Per Iowa Athletics, here is an approximate timeline for installing the new court at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
- May 26-June 6 – Painting/Sealing/Drying
- May 18-21– Floor Arrives/Install
- May 22-25 – Sanding/Floor Painting Prep/Layout
As for the old Carver-Hawkeye Arena floor, Iowa will preserve the current court and is currently developing plans to create commemorative memorabilia for fans and supporters, with details emerging in the near future.
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Q&A
Why did Iowa basketball purchase a new court for Carver-Hawkeye Arena?
Iowa basketball purchased a new court to replace the aging parquet floor, which has reached its typical replacement point in its lifecycle.
What materials are used in the new court for Carver-Hawkeye Arena?
The new court is constructed out of maple wood and is manufactured by Connor Sports.
When was the last time the Carver-Hawkeye Arena court was replaced?
The last replacement of the Carver-Hawkeye Arena court occurred in 2016.
