College basketball observers have long noted a major contrast between the courts for the men's and women's Final Four games. Whereas the court at the men's Final Four typically features no artistic references to the host city, the women's Final Four court annually reveals a creative tribute to where the games are being held (see earlier postings on this blog).
This year's women's Final Four court, on display in tonight's two national semifinals, does not disappoint, in my view. Though in perhaps an understated way, the court's reference to San Antonio's Alamo Mission is clear. The Alamo has a distinctive look, as shown here. On the women's Final Four court, the Alamo is defined only by its outline along the top of its facade. I couldn't find an image of the court earlier tonight, so I decided to create my own schematic, which follows.
