Bison T-REX Americana Manual Portable Basketball Hoop System BA898AGM

The Bison T-REX Americana Manual Portable Basketball System (BA898AGM) is purpose-built for American institutional competition — engineered to meet the exact standards that U.S. high schools, colleges, and recreation centers require, without paying for international certifications you'll never need.

Built for American Competition The T-REX Americana is fully certified for NCAA and NFHS competition — the two governing bodies that matter most for U.S. schools, colleges, and athletic programs. It carries FIBA approval as well, making it future-proof for any level of domestic or international play your facility may host.

The Smart Choice for U.S. Institutions Where the T-REX International is engineered for Olympic-level FIBA play with a longer 10'8" extension, the Americana is optimized specifically for the dimensions and standards of American gymnasiums — delivering the same legendary T-REX durability and performance at a price point tailored for school and recreation budgets.

Why Athletic Directors Choose the T-REX Americana Manual

• Industry-leading extension spring counterbalance technology — raising, lowering, and storage is fast, safe, and effortless for any staff member
• Zero-maintenance, self-lubricating bearings on all pivot points with chrome-plated steel pivot axles — no grease, no service calls, no downtime between seasons
• Floor-friendly 8" x 2" wide casters protect your gym floor investment and allow easy repositioning by a single person
• Hidden weight ballast in a covered containment cell — clean, professional appearance for games, broadcasts, and events
• Narrow-profile uprights reduce visual interference for fans and media behind the baseline
• Rolls through any standard doorway of 84" or wider for easy storage
• Available in 16 team colors with optional custom graphics on base and riser pads — perfect for school spirit and branded facility environments

By the Numbers

• Backboard: 72" x 42" tempered glass (NCAA/NFHS regulation size)
• Pole size: 6" diameter steel upright
• Base frame: 5" x 2" x 1/8" tubular steel welded rectangle
• Main beam: 6" x 6" x 3/16" reinforced steel with tubular spine for added stability
• Adjustable height: 7.5 ft (youth) to 10 ft (regulation)
• Breakaway rim rated for 230 lbs of force (NCAA compliance standard)
• Compliant with ASTM F1616 portable basketball safety standards
• FIBA Approved | NCAA Compliant | NFHS Compliant

Americana vs. International — Which Is Right for Your Facility? 

Choose the Americana if your facility hosts U.S. high school, college, or recreational play and wants elite T-REX performance at the right price point for American gym dimensions and budgets. Choose the International if your facility hosts FIBA-sanctioned international competition or requires the extended 10'8" baseline reach. Both systems deliver the same legendary T-REX durability — the difference is competition level and extension length.

Americana Automatic vs. Americana Manual — Which Is Right for Your Facility?

Both systems are built on the same legendary T-REX Americana platform with identical certifications, FIBA approval, NCAA and NFHS compliance, backboard specs, and 16 team color options. The difference comes down to two things: height adjustment mechanism and storage footprint.

Choose the Automatic if your facility runs back-to-back programs, tournaments, or multi-age events where fast, push-button height adjustment is critical — and if your storage space is at a premium. The Automatic has a smaller stored footprint, making it the smarter choice for facilities where floor space matters. (We recommend the Automatic)

Choose the Manual if your facility has a lower frequency of height adjustments and your staff is comfortable with a hand-crank system. Note that the Manual has a larger stored footprint and a slightly higher price point — the trade-off is a simpler, motor-free mechanical system with no electrical components to service.

Bottom line: The Automatic is the better value for most high-volume facilities — lower price, smaller storage footprint, and faster height adjustments. The Manual makes sense for facilities that prefer mechanical simplicity and have no concerns about storage space or staff effort.  We recommend the Automatic!  

Trusted by Institutions Nationwide Bison systems are installed in 300+ high schools and universities across the U.S. and are the preferred choice of athletic directors who need commercial-grade durability with minimal maintenance overhead. As an authorized Bison dealer, Top Sports Tech provides direct expert support, competitive pricing, and fast freight shipping on every order.

MORE T-REX AMERICANA GAME STATS

• Safe Play Area at 10': 96"
• Glass Backboard Size: 42" x 72"
• Breakaway Rim: BA3180S
• Beam Size: 6" Sq.
• Ballast Weight: 1100#
• Total Weight: 2686#
• Padded Base Dimension: 52"(w) x 80"(l)
• Total 8" (d) x 2" (w) Wheels: 10 (4 in front, 6 in rear)
• Stored Dimensions: 76"(w) x 176"(l) x 83"(h)
• Beam Padding: Included
• Rear Hold Down: Included
• Deadlock Device: Included
• Backboard Padding: 17 colors
• Base Padding (16 colors): 4" Thick Premium Sewn
• Base Color: Bright White
• Front Levelers: Automatic
• Floor Load Transport: 330# (F); 342# (R)
• Floor Load Playing: 535# (F ); 137# (R)
• Min. Required Floor Space Outside Court: 169"*

TECH SPECS

• Weight: 3500 lbs
• Color: Black, Brown, Burnt Orange, Cardinal, Columbia Blue, Forest Green, Gold, Gray, Kelly Green, Maroon, Navy, Orange, Purple, Royal, Scarlet, Vegas Gold
• Class: truck

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Instructions
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Submittals (FIBA version)

Sources:

NCAA Equipment Standards: 
https://www.ncaa.org/sports/2013/11/21/men-s-basketball-rules-of-the-game.aspx
NFHS Basketball Rules: 
https://nfhs.org/sports/basketball/rules
ASTM International Safety Standards: 
https://www.astm.org/membership-participation/technical-committees/committee-f08
FIBA Equipment Certification: 
https://about.fiba.basketball/en/services/resource-hub/downloads

Warranty

All Bison products are warranted against manufacturing defects at the time of delivery. In addition, most products are covered by warranty periods stated in the description of the product. Where listed as “limited”, warranties cover damage or failure that occurs during the course of “normal or intended use” of the warranted product. Normal or intended use is described as activity that is necessary for the participation in the sport for which the equipment is designed.

Bison Limited Warranties do not cover any damage or failure that is the direct or indirect result of any use that is not deemed in the sole discretion of Bison to be “normal and intended use”. When warranties are stated as “unconditional” or “unconditional replacement”, the above stated limitations do not normally apply except in cases where damage was obviously the result of a malicious act of vandalism.

Where no specific length or type of warranty is listed in the catalog, the product is warranted to be free from manufacturer’s defects and for the intended purpose at the time of shipment. Whether or not stated as such, all Bison warranties allow Bison to repair or replace warranted products at Bison’s sole option. Normal deterioration of products due to weather, wear and tear, or other causes that do not affect functional use are not covered by Bison warranties, regardless of type of stated warranty.

All warranties are valid only when product is used in the intended application as outlined in Bison’s printed literature, when installed according to Bison’s instructions and when matched with compatible components as described in Bison’s literature. Under no circumstances will Bison Residential Basketball Equipment be warranted for commercial or institutional use.

Due to the abusive nature of pay-to-play facilities, unless specifically agreed to in writing, Bison products carry no warranty except for obvious manufacturing defects when used in a facility where players pay an individual or group fee to use Bison equipment.

Bison will pay ground freight only to repair or replace defective merchandise. Unless otherwise stated, Bison will not assume any liability for labor costs incurred for removal or replacement of product replaced or repaired under warranty.

Return Policy

No merchandise may be returned without prior authorization by calling 800-247-7668. Merchandise returned without a return authorization number will be held for no more than 10 days at which time all return credit is forfeited. Upon receipt of request for return, an authorization number will be issued by Bison and must appear on all return shipping labels. All returns must be shipped prepaid (UPS, FedEx or truck only) to 1100 SW 6th Street, Lincoln NE 68522. DO NOT RETURN BY U.S. POSTAL SERVICE. Collect returns will not be accepted.

Credit for defective merchandise will be issued only when Bison Inc inspection department determines the merchandise to be covered by Bison Inc warranty. All salable merchandise returned is subject to a minimum 35% restocking charge and all freight costs with a minimum restocking charge of $100. Due to their custom design, scoring tables and wall padding are not returnable. Sports nets are not returnable once opened.

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