Kansas Practiced On ASB GlassFloor To Prepare For Big 12 Tournament

The Big 12 Tournament at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City will feature an LED video sports floor, which players and coaches say has different traction than normal

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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The Big 12 men's basketball tournament will feature a new LED video sports floor at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Kansas coach Bill Self had his team practice on the floor ahead of the tournament to get used to the different traction compared to a traditional basketball court. While the floor may require some adjustment, the Jayhawks are confident they can adapt to the new playing surface.

Why it matters

The new LED video floor is a significant upgrade for the Big 12 Tournament, providing a more immersive and interactive experience for fans. However, the different playing surface could present challenges for the teams, making pre-tournament practice on the floor an important preparation step.

The details

The Big 12 Conference announced a partnership with ASB GlassFloor that will bring a full LED video sports floor to the Big 12 Tournament. The floor will display dynamic court designs, shot charts, interactive games, and immersive animations. Kansas coach Bill Self decided to have his team practice on the new floor in Kansas City to get accustomed to the different traction compared to a normal basketball court. While the floor may feel similar to outdoor playing surfaces, the Jayhawks will need to make some adjustments to their play style and footwear to adapt to the new surface.

  • The Big 12 Tournament began on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
  • Kansas practiced on the ASB GlassFloor on Monday, March 9, 2026, ahead of their first tournament game on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 8:30 p.m. CT.

The players

Bill Self

The head coach of the Kansas men's basketball team.

Brandon Schneider

The head coach of the Kansas women's basketball team, who advised Self to have his team practice on the new floor.

Melvin Council Jr.

A senior guard on the Kansas men's basketball team who compared the new floor to outdoor playing surfaces he has experienced.

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What they’re saying

“I think [Kansas women's basketball coach] Brandon [Schneider] helped us with that because he said if he was me he would go over there early because it's a little bit different.”

— Bill Self, Head Coach, Kansas Men's Basketball (si.com)

“It felt like back then, there was a tournament called the Gus Macker 3-on-3, where they put a floor outside and you play outside on like a floor mat. That's how I felt. And it felt like Rucker Park in New York City.”

— Melvin Council Jr., Senior Guard, Kansas Men's Basketball (si.com)

What’s next

The Jayhawks' first Big 12 Tournament game is scheduled for Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 8:30 p.m. CT on ESPN2. They await the winner of Wednesday's game between No. 6 TCU and either No. 11 Colorado or No. 14 Oklahoma State.

The takeaway

The new LED video floor at the Big 12 Tournament will provide an innovative and engaging experience for fans, but it also presents a unique challenge for the players who must adapt to the different playing surface. Kansas' decision to practice on the floor ahead of the tournament shows their commitment to being prepared for the unique conditions they will face.