The Bison T-REX Recreational Portable Basketball System for Indoor Use BA894USR brings the full T-REX mechanical platform to YMCAs, intramural programs, recreation departments, and community centers that need institutional-grade durability and height adjustability for daily multi-age use. Height adjusts from 7.5 ft to 10 ft using the same extension spring counterbalance technology found across the entire T-REX lineup. The backboard is a 54" x 42" acrylic panel, purpose-specified for recreational and intramural play. Zero-maintenance bearings, 950 lb covered ballast, and floor-friendly casters come standard. 16 team colors available. Custom graphics available at checkout for an additional USD 500.00. Indoor use only.

Purpose-Built for Recreational and Intramural Environments

The BA894USR is the T-REX system specified for recreational programs, intramural leagues, open gym sessions, and community events where institutional-grade reliability matters and a full regulation glass backboard is not required. The 54" x 42" acrylic backboard is lightweight, highly durable, and delivers consistent rebound performance for the play levels this system is designed to serve. For courts that require a full regulation 72" x 42" glass backboard for sanctioned competition or facility certification standards, the T-REX Side Court or T-REX Competition are the appropriate choices. Every mechanical system on the BA894USR is identical to those on the higher-priced T-REX models: the counterbalance technology, the bearings, the casters, the ballast containment, the beam, and the structural platform are all the same T-REX engineering found throughout the lineup.

54" x 42" Acrylic Backboard and BA35S Breakaway Rim

The backboard is a 54" x 42" acrylic panel confirmed across Bison's full product documentation and multiple authorized dealer listings. Acrylic is a standard backboard material for recreational and intramural basketball systems. It is lightweight, impact-resistant, and holds up to daily institutional use without the fragility risk associated with glass in high-traffic environments. The system ships with the BA35S breakaway rim. 

Height Adjustable 7.5 ft to 10 ft

The BA894USR adjusts from 7.5 ft (youth) to 10 ft (regulation) using the same extension spring counterbalance technology found across the T-REX lineup. Height changes are fast, safe, and manageable for any staff member regardless of physical strength. For multi-age programs running youth and adult sessions in the same gym on the same day, the 7.5 ft to 10 ft adjustment range means one system covers every program without additional equipment or tool changes between sessions.

The Full T-REX Mechanical Platform

The BA894USR is built on the same proven T-REX platform trusted by athletic directors at schools and universities across the U.S. The 4" square beam pairs with industry-leading extension spring counterbalance technology for smooth, safe operation. All pivot points use zero-maintenance, self-lubricating bearings with chrome-plated steel pivot axles. No grease, no downtime, no service calls required. The system rolls on 4 floor-friendly 8" x 2" wide casters (2 front, 2 rear) for easy repositioning by a single staff member. Narrow-profile uprights minimize visual interference. The system rolls through any standard doorway of 84" or wider. Beam padding is included standard. Front levelers are lead screw type.

950 lb Ballast in Covered Containment Cell

The 950 lb ballast weight is housed inside a covered containment cell, the same hidden ballast design used across the T-REX lineup, keeping the base clean and professional in any facility environment. The ballast is included with the system. No separate kit or customer-supplied blocks are required. Base color is bright white standard. Base padding is 2" thick stapled, available in 16 team colors at checkout.

Compact Storage Footprint

The T-REX Recreational Indoor stores at 76"(w) x 124"(l) x 78"(h), a compact footprint that makes it practical for facilities storing multiple units in the same storage room or hallway. The 78" stored height fits through most standard double doors and garage storage entrances, and the 76" stored width rolls through any doorway of 84" or wider without disassembly.

16 Team Colors and Custom Graphics

Base padding is available in 16 team colors at checkout: Black, Brown, Burnt Orange, Cardinal, Columbia Blue, Forest Green, Gold, Gray, Kelly Green, Maroon, Navy, Orange, Purple, Royal, Scarlet, and Vegas Gold. Custom graphics on base and riser pads are available for an additional USD 500.00, selected at checkout alongside the padding color. For branded facility environments, school spirit programs, and community centers that want consistent visual identity across every court, custom graphics are available on both the backboard padding and base padding.

Game Stats

• Safe play area at 10 ft: 54"
• Backboard size: 54" x 42" acrylic
• Backboard padding: BA68U, BA72U
• Breakaway rim: BA35S
• Beam size: 4" square
• Height adjustment: Extension spring counterbalance, 7.5 ft to 10 ft
• Ballast weight: 950 lbs (included, in covered containment cell)
• Total weight: 1,700 lbs
• Padded base dimension: 40"(w) x 65"(l)
• Total 8"(d) x 2"(w) wheels: 4 (2 front, 2 rear)
• Stored dimensions: 76"(w) x 124"(l) x 78"(h)
• Beam padding: Included
• Rear hold down: Optional
• Base padding: 2" thick stapled, 16 colors
• Base color: Bright white
• Front levelers: Lead screw
• Floor load data: Not available
• Min. required floor space outside court: 72"
• Use: Indoor only
• Certifications: ASTM F1616 Compliant

Who Is This System For?

• YMCAs, community centers, and recreation departments running open gym sessions, casual leagues, and community events that need proven T-REX mechanical quality for daily institutional use, where a full regulation glass backboard is not required and height adjustability between 7.5 ft and 10 ft serves every program in the facility
• Intramural programs at colleges and universities that need reliable, easy-to-move height-adjustable systems for multi-age and multi-program use, where the compact 124" stored length makes managing multiple units in the same storage area practical
• Multi-purpose facilities hosting basketball alongside other sports that need a system that stores quickly and compactly between sessions, rolls through standard doorways, repositions with a single staff member, and holds up to daily institutional use without maintenance overhead
• Facilities building out multiple courts that want the T-REX mechanical platform across every court in the facility, with zero-maintenance bearings, extension spring counterbalance, covered ballast containment, and 16 team color options on every unit
• Facilities considering the outdoor version: if the system will be used outdoors at any point, order the BA894USRO T-REX Recreational Outdoor instead; it includes weather-resistant materials and a security lock system not present on this indoor model

About Bison and Top Sports Tech

Bison has been engineering sports equipment for courts, parks, and athletic facilities since 1985. 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 freight shipping coordination on every T-REX order. Contact our team to confirm the BA894USR is the right specification for your facility, or to compare it against other systems in the T-REX lineup.