Brent Yarina, BTN.com Senior Editor, July 16, 2014
Northwestern released the design for its new court at Welsh-Ryan Arena on Wednesday morning. The new floor is a much more classic look than the one the Wildcats played on the last two seasons.
Here?s a rendering of Welsh-Ryan with the new court design and video board. #B1GCats #Northwestern pic.twitter.com/DcUBbKVqQp
— Northwestern Basketball (@NUMensBball) July 16, 2014
Here?s the new court design that Welsh-Ryan Arena will sport for 2014-15. #Northwestern #B1GCats pic.twitter.com/YFrGFPCwNL
— Northwestern Athletics (@NU_Sports) July 16, 2014
The biggest changes – other than the elimination of the crayola-like purple shade that didn't match the midcourt logo – are the darker shade of wood, the Wildcat-less "N" midcourt logo and the addition of the Northwestern Stripe under both baskets. The latter is an excellent touch – just as it was on the school's uniforms.
Another small change: The "B1G" logo is moving from outside the free-throw line to inside the key.
Yes, the reference to being "Chicago's Big Ten Team" is staying.
Here's a comparison of the two court:
A look at new and improved @NUMensBball court and the old one. Best feature? Northwestern Stripe under baskets. pic.twitter.com/Miarc2WqSx
— Brent Yarina (@BTNBrentYarina) July 16, 2014
