UTEP Miners remove mountains from basketball court design ahead of conference move
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 5:21 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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.
- •UTEP cleared mountain images from the hardwood floor for the upcoming season.
- •Previous court design included tributes to the 1966 NCAA Championship team.
- •The removal aligns with a focus on branding and commercial opportunities.
- •The new court design was announced through a social media post.
- 5:21 PMYahoo Sports — UTEP Miners clear mountains from home court
"The Miners cleared spaced on their court ahead of move to Mountain West
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