According to our frenemies at The Herald-Leader, Rupp Arena could soon see technology upgrades, including ribbon boards around the second tier and a new center-hanging video scoreboard. Officials are looking into the costs and the benefits of the new additions before a board meeting next month. One thing to consider: the ribbon boards, though expensive to install, would provide much more revenue through advertising.
As for the new centerpiece, The Herald reports Rupp Arena’s roof isn’t equipped to hold a new scoreboard, so it would take some re-engineering before one will be dangling above the court.