When you look at a basketball court, you see hardwood. Maple boards. Painted game lines. A center-court logo. A glossy finish. But that’s only the part you’re supposed to see. Underneath that beautiful hardwood surface is an entire flooring system—and depending on the court, what’s hiding below the maple can be surprisingly complex. So what’s actually underneath a basketball court? Let’s take a look. A Basketball Court Isn’t Just Hardwood on Concrete One of the biggest miscon
