KANSAS CITY, Mo. — After three days of slips, slides and complaints, the Big 12 Conference announced Thursday night after the quarterfinals that it is swapping out its light-up fiberglass court and going back to traditional hardwood for the semifinals and final.
“After consultation with the coaches of our four semifinal teams, I have decided that in order to provide our student-athletes with the greatest level of comfort on a huge stage this weekend we will transition to a hardwood court for the remainder of the tournament,” commissioner Brett Yormark said in a statement. “We look forward to a great semifinals and championship game.”
