UTEP Miners remove mountains from basketball court design ahead of conference move

The UTEP Miners have removed mountain imagery from their basketball court at the Don Haskins Center in preparation for their transition to the Mountain West Conference. The new design follows criticism of the previous layout featuring the Franklin Mountains and a tribute to the 1966 NCAA Championship team. UTEP Athletics stated the change aims for a cleaner look that aligns with institutional branding and enhances commercial visibility. The updated court design was revealed via a social media post on June 10.

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