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Iowa buys NCAA Tournament court to be installed at Carver-Hawkeye Arena
TL;DR
The University of Iowa has purchased the NCAA Tournament court from the Houston Regional Elite Eight to replace the current surface at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. This upgrade aims to enhance performance for student-athletes and refresh the arena's appearance.
Key points
- University of Iowa buys NCAA Tournament court
- New court to be installed at Carver-Hawkeye Arena
- Current court replaced for performance and visual update
- Iowa men's basketball reached Elite Eight in 2023
- Ben McCollum is the head coach
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IOWA CITY — The University of Iowa athletics department has purchased the official court used in the NCAA Houston Regional Elite Eight and will install it as the new playing surface at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
In head coach Ben McCollum's first season at the helm, Iowa men's basketball reached its first Elite Eight since 1987. The Hawkeyes' thrilling NCAA Tournament run included an upset over 1-seed Florida and a Sweet 16 win over rival Nebraska.
The current Carver-Hawkeye Arena court, which was last replaced in 2016, has reached a typical point in its life cycle for replacement, according to a university news release. The upgrade ensures a high-performance surface for student-athletes, while introducing a visual update inside the venue.
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The arena's parquet layout will be replaced with a modern, single-surface design. While the overall look will remain similar to the previous floor, a few new design elements will be incorporated.
The department will preserve the current court and is developing plans to create commemorative memorabilia for fans and supporters.
Here is an approximate timeline for the intallation of the new court at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
- May 18-21– Floor Arrives/Install
- May 22-25 – Sanding/Floor Painting Prep/Layout
- May 26-June 6 – Painting/Sealing/Drying
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This article originally appeared on Des Moines Register: Iowa buys NCAA Tournament court to install at Carver-Hawkeye Arena
Q&A
What court did the University of Iowa buy for Carver-Hawkeye Arena?
The University of Iowa purchased the official court used in the NCAA Houston Regional Elite Eight.
Why is the court at Carver-Hawkeye Arena being replaced?
The current court has reached a typical point in its life cycle for replacement, necessitating an upgrade for better performance and aesthetics.
How did Iowa men's basketball perform in the NCAA Tournament?
Iowa men's basketball reached the Elite Eight for the first time since 1987, including an upset over 1-seed Florida and a win against rival Nebraska.
