Real estate on
university basketball courts continues to be an ever-powerful recruiting tool. Courts
are no longer mere pieces of hardwood with simple lines. They are a blank
canvas that can be transformed into an eye-catching, and most importantly a
prospect-catching tool within a head coach’s arsenal.
Many universities have
followed in Oregon’s footsteps by incorporating elaborate artwork of their own.
These courts serve as a blank canvas, which function as an innovative backdrop
for sporting events. Most recruits dream of competing on a masterpiece of art
that showcases their school’s pride and tradition. The University of Oregon chose
the artwork of Douglas Fir trees and the phrase “Deep in the Woods” in homage
to the natural beauty of the state. George Washington University paid tribute
to the nation’s capital by incorporating famous landmarks of Washington, D.C.
on the hard-court. This begs the question; do these basketball courts have the
same iconic feel of Boise State University’s football field “The Blue”?
The designs on these
basketball courts are cutting-edge and immediately recognizable. Head coaches
are always searching for ways to separate themselves from the competition and
to have a dominant presence on the national level. Universities that elect to
go the trendier and artistic route are putting their athletic programs in a
position to succeed. From a recruiting and school pride point of view, the
artistic designs of these courts are clever and offer a bit of majesty, making
them enviable pieces of athletic property respected by coaches, fans, and
athletes alike.
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ReplyDeleteThis blog is very true. I hear people all the time talk about the University of Oregon and their uniforms. They are the standard for uniforms; they have over 50 different combinations they could wear. I do think athletes when they are contemplating which school they want to go the uniform plays a big decision on where they will go. I have been at Tarleton for over five years and I have seen the steady progress of the football team. The new uniforms they have are very nice, with the addition of the black helmet. The team is getting better each year with getting better recruits which makes me believe that the new Nike uniforms could have a big part in their success.
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