New look at Karl Malone Court
Graphics courtesy of Louisiana Tech
The three choices for designs of Karl Malone Court include a white court (top) with blue trim, a blue court with red lanes (middle) and a wood color court (bottom) with blue trim. Fans can vote on their choice until Monday at 5 p.m.
Karl Malone Court inside the Thomas Assembly Center will have a new look next season, and Louisiana Tech fans will play a significant role in the transformation.
The Tech Athletics Department announced Thursday that the court will get a redesign this summer, a project that directly impacts nearly 45 student-athletes within the Bulldog basketball program and the Lady Techster basketball and volleyball programs.
“The redesign of Karl Malone Court serves as an example of the momentum we aim to build here at Louisiana Tech,” said Louisiana Tech VP and Director of Athletics Eric Wood. “We are constantly striving for ways to improve the student-athlete experience and compete at the top of the conference. I am thrilled that we can move forward with this project thanks to the support of our generous donors.”
Bulldog and Lady Techster fans will play multiple roles in the project. The first role will be to vote on which of the three designs will grace the TAC’s new court.
The second role will be to donate to the project. In 2017, 177 loyal Tech fans contributed over $33,000 to fund new signage outside the arena. Now, fans will have the opportunity to support the interior of the TAC with the refreshed hardwood.
The project is slated to start at the beginning of June and will take approximately three weeks to complete, beginning with sanding/stripping of the court, followed by design and painting.
This will be the third new design since it became Karl Malone Court in 2007. The last redesign came in 2013 as Tech transitioned into Conference USA.
“This is a wonderful opportunity to update the playing surface of one of the most tradition-rich venues in college athletics,” said head men’s basketball coach Eric Konkol. “Several aspects of the Thomas Assembly Center have been improved in recent years and now it is time to create a new look for Karl Malone Court. This new design will enhance the game day experience for everyone at the TAC as well as those watching on TV.”
To vote for your favorite of the three designs, follow directions on this link: https://owen.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eQlS0Luq5gsT8HQ. Fans must vote before Monday at 5 p.m.
