The Big 12 Conference has abandoned its experimental LED glass basketball court and returned to traditional hardwood flooring after a player injury during the conference tournament.

Texas Tech guard Christian Anderson strained a muscle after slipping on the glass surface during Iowa State's 75-53 victory over the Red Raiders on Thursday. The incident occurred during tournament play at the Big 12's showcase event.

Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark made the decision to discontinue use of the controversial court surface following the injury and mixed reactions from players, coaches, and fans. The league reverted to standard hardwood flooring for the remainder of the tournament.

The LED glass court represented an experimental approach to basketball court technology, featuring embedded lighting systems beneath a transparent playing surface. However, the innovation faced criticism over player safety concerns and performance issues.

The conference tournament continued with traditional hardwood courts as teams advanced to the semifinal rounds. The Big 12 has not announced whether it will attempt to modify or completely abandon the glass court concept for future events.