Thread by @T3Bracketology

Arizona announced a new, absolutely fire, court design with a throwback style.

It inspired a question. Who else in D1 has a fun/unique court design?

No need to go look it up. In this thread, I’ve done the work for you.🧵

Over 40 courts detailed in two comment threads below, and I’m sure I forgot a few. Enjoy!

Oregon

Let’s get this one out of the way. The often controversial, Oregon Ducks!

Not everyone loves the Forest look, but this is a major improvement, and within the school colors, to what Oregon had previously.

Do you like it?

CSU Bakersfield

Another popular one to discuss during CBB season. Especially on Big West Thursday & Saturday nights!

Cal State Bakersfield’s blue court! Looks a bit lighter on TV. Do you like it?

TCU:

Another court that shows up a bit differently on TV than in person/a photo.

TCU’s court is one of the most unique in CBB, going for a scales look with its Horned Frogs nickname. Do you like it?

FIU

One of my personal favorites, specially for the risks taken with the design.

The FIU Panthers’ beach inspired court! You can make a layup from a palm tree, a three from the ocean. What’s not to like? Do you like it?

GW:

You will see many court designs with a “skyline” design pop in this thread. But not many have the luxury of featuring some of our countries most popular monuments!

Throw in the DC outline and this court is a ton of fun. Fits it’s for a school named after the 1st president, George Washington!
Do you like it?

UTEP:

This picture is well done, but this court somehow pops even more on TV. The mountain gradually getting larger left to right is a great touch.

UTEP. And somehow, this school may even have a better football stadium than basketball!

Santa Clara:

You have to look at it a bit for it to come into focus, but wow is this cool!

Santa Clara. With outlines of buildings, palm trees, and more. One of a kind basketball court design. Do you like it?

Louisville:

Louisville adding the dunking Cardinal to center court was an incredible decision. It’s why its design makes this thread.

How can you not love that? Salute to the original artist for this logo!

Memphis:

Memphis’ court design has a look as if a Tiger took a swipe at center court. No other D1 Tiger school does it like this.

Do you like it?

Bucknell:

If you are not familiar, Bucknell’s nickname is the Bison. And would you look at that, a pack of roaming bison right below the logo.

Love this one, fun way to use the nickname in multiple designs. Do you like it?

FAU

We begin a run of palm tree inspired courts. This version gives off a bit of a false symmetry design which is nice on the eye.

Do you like it?

CSU Fullerton

Another set of palm trees, with a subtle mountain range behind it. Much larger trees at that, and in color theme with the school’s colors.

Do you like it?

FGCU

The palm tree design here is all about center court, bunched around the FGCU logo. The rest of the court is rather standard, but that center court logo was worth the inclusion.

Do you like it?

Loyola Marymount

The last one on this run of palm tree designs. Some trees more visible, others more faded is a unique touch. The mid court sideline design is neat too.

Do you like it?

Youngstown State

Would be better to see this at an above angle, but in case you cannot tell, it’s a Penguin behind the YSU Y. A Penguin. Nothing else needs to be said.

Do you like it?

Kent State

The large golden flashes on each side of the court immediately pop for this court. The checkered design behind it is fun as well.

Do you like it?

Oakland

CBB Die hards know this one. Much of this thread so far has been about court design, but now back to court color. Brown is certainly unique! Enjoy the Michigan state outlines in black on the court as well.

Do you like it?

North Florida

Another design that is more color focused than additions, but the sidelines are a cool touch too! A grey court, not many of those.

Do you like it?

Tulsa

A mixture of the hurricane around center court and the Tulsa skyline is a money combo for those who love a skyline court design.

Do you like it?

San Jose State

Another example where an aerial view would do it more justice. Partial blue court, and a whole lot going on around center court.

Do you like it?

Arkansas State

The faded Red Wolf behind the A State logo is fantastic and covers the floor well. Really well done renovation here imo.

Do you like it?

UNLV

The major school in Vegas, so why not put the strip on the court? Having it in grey is a bit different than other skyline looks.

Do you like it?

Delaware State

This design is all about the key. Nicknamed the Hornets, the key looks just like a hive. Really well done with this concept imo.

Do you like it?

Idaho State

Another design that is all about the key. Nothing flashy here, you just don’t see many bright orange keys! Yes, that’s one of its main colors, but cool to incorporate it nonetheless.

Do you like it?

@IdahoStateMBB DePaul

Chicago’s basketball team! So why not include the Chicago Skyline with it.

Do you like it?

@IdahoStateMBB Mount St Mary’s

Also known as The Mount. So of course a mountain peaks right at mid court. Subtle but cool.

Do you like it?

@IdahoStateMBB @MountHoops Cal Poly

The draw here is all about the Mustang logo faded behind Cal Poly’s. A great touch while keeping the rest of the design simple. Super cool.

@IdahoStateMBB @MountHoops @CPMustangs @calpolymbb Rider

Similar to Cal Poly’s above. The larger, faded design behind the main logo at center court. Really cool idea to go a bit more unique

@IdahoStateMBB @MountHoops @CPMustangs @calpolymbb Arkansas

The Razorbacks bringing back the slobbering hog gets a shoutout for this thread.

@IdahoStateMBB @MountHoops @CPMustangs @calpolymbb @RazorbackMBB UMass

Many schools have begun incorporating the state outline at center court. But this large??? UMass loves Mass.

Do you like it?

@IdahoStateMBB @MountHoops @CPMustangs @calpolymbb @RazorbackMBB @UMassMBB St John’s

Not St John’s main court, but this one does have the ole skyline appeal to it. A real common theme here. NYC skyline was going to make it at some point!

@IdahoStateMBB @MountHoops @CPMustangs @calpolymbb @RazorbackMBB @UMassMBB Georgia

Recently updated center court logo is the draw here. Many fans love this one. The Bulldog right behind that famous G. You can shoot a three from the paw on either side.

Do you like it?

@IdahoStateMBB @MountHoops @CPMustangs @calpolymbb @RazorbackMBB @UMassMBB @UGABasketball Virginia Tech

Skylines have been a theme as noted multiple times. But how about that design using your own campus buildings? Now that’s unique! Cool idea here from the Hokies.

@IdahoStateMBB @MountHoops @CPMustangs @calpolymbb @RazorbackMBB @UMassMBB @UGABasketball @HokiesMBB Notre Dame

The clover behind the ND logo at center court is super cool. Looks different in different lightings, but you get the point.

@IdahoStateMBB @MountHoops @CPMustangs @calpolymbb @RazorbackMBB @UMassMBB @UGABasketball @HokiesMBB Central Arkansas

The key color here is unique, but really this court pops here because who else can say they have Scottie Pippen’s signature right on the court?

@IdahoStateMBB @MountHoops @CPMustangs @calpolymbb @RazorbackMBB @UMassMBB @UGABasketball @HokiesMBB @UCAMBB Campbell

What I appreciate about this design is the center court logo. The camel inside the North Carolina state outline vs over top or behind. Not many designed in that way!

@IdahoStateMBB @MountHoops @CPMustangs @calpolymbb @RazorbackMBB @UMassMBB @UGABasketball @HokiesMBB @UCAMBB @GoCamelsMBB Wofford

This one is all about the checkered style, almost TD Garden like floor design. Nothing crazy, but not too many courts use this design, but I love it!

@IdahoStateMBB @MountHoops @CPMustangs @calpolymbb @RazorbackMBB @UMassMBB @UGABasketball @HokiesMBB @UCAMBB @GoCamelsMBB @WoffordMBB Air Force

The addition of the mountain at the bottom of the court is a fun touch for the Air Force Academy. This color blue always pops too which is a bonus

@IdahoStateMBB @MountHoops @CPMustangs @calpolymbb @RazorbackMBB @UMassMBB @UGABasketball @HokiesMBB @UCAMBB @GoCamelsMBB @WoffordMBB Incarnate Word

Located in San Antonio, so alas, the San Antonio skyline! Not many may have known this is where UIW resides, so the skyline is a bonus for that reason too

@IdahoStateMBB @MountHoops @CPMustangs @calpolymbb @RazorbackMBB @UMassMBB @UGABasketball @HokiesMBB @UCAMBB @GoCamelsMBB @WoffordMBB Denver

Another skyline design here, but with a mountain range behind it, a staple of Denver Colorado. Beautiful court!

@IdahoStateMBB @MountHoops @CPMustangs @calpolymbb @RazorbackMBB @UMassMBB @UGABasketball @HokiesMBB @UCAMBB @GoCamelsMBB @WoffordMBB @DU_MensHoops Washington State

What is cool about this mountain/skyline design is its location on the court. Most are below the center court logo, while this crosses it. A unique touch for Wazzu

@IdahoStateMBB @MountHoops @CPMustangs @calpolymbb @RazorbackMBB @UMassMBB @UGABasketball @HokiesMBB @UCAMBB @GoCamelsMBB @WoffordMBB @DU_MensHoops @WSUCougarsMBB UMKC

The final court in this thread! And of course, we end with a skyline. This one from Kansas City.

@IdahoStateMBB @MountHoops @CPMustangs @calpolymbb @RazorbackMBB @UMassMBB @UGABasketball @HokiesMBB @UCAMBB @GoCamelsMBB @WoffordMBB @DU_MensHoops @WSUCougarsMBB @UMKCMBBALL End of thread! Had to post many as replies after the initial thread due to how many courts there were to highlight! Hope you enjoy!

The thread had to be posted as one initial one, then comments after that due to its size. Underneath Idaho State begins the comment thread for the rest!