Big 12 to debut state-of-the-art digital court at basketball tournament

The league will be the first in the U.S. to host competition on the new LED video sports floor.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The Big 12 Conference announced a partnership with ASB GlassFloor to debut a new state-of-the-art LED video sports floor at this year's men's and women's basketball tournaments in Kansas City. The interactive digital court will enable dynamic graphics, shot charts, and games for fans during timeouts, representing the future of basketball court technology.

Why it matters

The Big 12's move to the new digital court technology positions the conference as an innovative leader in college basketball, elevating the fan experience and showcasing the latest advancements in sports technology.

The details

The integrated LED technology beneath the playing surface will allow the Big 12 to display interactive digital graphics, including dynamic court designs, shot charts, and games, for fans during timeouts. The courts have previously been used for events at the 2024 NBA All-Star Game and EuroLeague games. UCF, located near the court's manufacturer in Orlando, was able to test the technology before the season and received positive feedback from its players.

  • The Big 12 women's basketball tournament will take place on March 4-8, 2026.
  • The Big 12 men's basketball tournament will be played on March 10-14, 2026.

The players

Brett Yormark

The commissioner of the Big 12 Conference.

Johnny Dawkins

The head coach of the UCF Knights men's basketball team.

Jeremy Foumena

A redshirt junior center for the UCF Knights men's basketball team.

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What they’re saying

“Our goal at the Big 12 is simple: keep raising the bar. Elevating our league's profile and adding real value to our programs requires a willingness to push boundaries.”

— Brett Yormark, Big 12 Commissioner

“You can basically put any court you want it to look like and it'll be that court.”

— Johnny Dawkins, UCF Head Coach

“At first it felt different, but as you keep going back and forth, it feels the same.”

— Jeremy Foumena, UCF Redshirt Junior Center

What’s next

The Big 12 women's basketball tournament will be the first to feature the new digital court, followed by the men's tournament the following week.

The takeaway

The Big 12's adoption of the state-of-the-art LED video sports floor technology demonstrates the conference's commitment to innovation and providing a cutting-edge fan experience, positioning it as a leader in the future of college basketball.