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From Michigan s UP to Indianapolis: Meet the company behind the Final Four court
394 panels weighing a total of 60,000 pounds slide together like a puzzle to create a basketball court made to perfection for the Final Four. Author: Lauren Kostiuk Updated: 12:22 AM EDT April 5, 2021
INDIANAPOLIS The stage is set for the biggest day in college basketball. The NCAA men’s championship game will tip off Monday night in Indianapolis.
The court inside Lucas Oil Stadium was specially made for the weekend festivities.
“Not many people think too much about the court. They see the court. They know it’s there, but they don’t know the process,” said James Gabour, the events project manager for Connor Sports.
Final Four Hoops Court Made In Michigan (Again)
Maybe Indiana is the emotional home of college basketball, but the hardwood floors are made here in Michigan.
Imagine if you will, an icy wooded area in the remote western stretches of Michigan s Upper Peninsula. Every winter, a group of bearded, flannel clad lumberjacks, fresh from a hearty pancake breakfast, head into the woods with their axes in search of Michigan s finest maple trees to cut down. All for the love of the game of basketball.
The truth is probably way less romantic than that, and involves machinery like chain saws and wood chippers. But the fact remains that Michigan maple makes the best basketball courts that money can buy, and the NCAA Championships are no exception.
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
LANSING The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is now accepting applications for its annual “Michigan Agriculture Exporter of the Year” award. Each year, MDARD recognizes a leading food or agriculture exporter for its efforts to increase exports of Michigan food and agriculture products. Applicants may also be considered for the “Rising Star” award, which is reserved for new companies or companies new to exporting.
Companies of all sizes are encouraged to apply. Eligibility is limited to Michigan food and agriculture producers, manufacturers, or shippers that are aggressively pursuing international markets and increasing export sales. Products must be more than 50% grown, processed, or manufactured in Michigan.