April 05, 2025
Each year, a new basketball court floor is made specifically for the Final Four of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. The wood comes from about 100 maple trees cut down in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, which are sent to Idaho for measuring, sanding, and staining before being shipped to the host city. After the three games are played on it, the ultimate winner is given an opportunity to buy the floor.
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