The Bison T-REX Americana Automatic Portable Basketball System BA898AGA is purpose-built for U.S. high schools, colleges, and recreation centers that run high-volume programs and need motorized push-button height adjustment, full NCAA and NFHS compliance, and FIBA approval on a single portable system. One button raises, lowers, or stores the system. No cranking, no physical effort, no delays between games. At 2,686 lbs total weight with a stored length of 176", the Americana Automatic is a lighter, more compact system than the T-REX International series, purpose-sized for U.S. domestic competition environments. 72" x 42" tempered glass backboard. 6" square reinforced steel main beam. 1,100 lb hidden ballast. 16 padding colors available. Custom graphics available at checkout for an additional USD 500.00.

Motorized Push-Button Height Adjustment: One Button, Done

The defining operational feature of the BA898AGA is its motorized push-button height adjustment that raises, lowers, and stores the backboard without cranking, without physical effort, and without delays between uses. Height adjusts from 7.5 ft (youth) to 10 ft (regulation). Front levelers are automatic. For facilities running back-to-back programs, tournaments, or multi-age events switching between youth and adult heights, push-button adjustment means faster transitions and significantly less staff fatigue across a full event day. The Automatic also has a smaller storage footprint than the Americana Manual, making it the smarter choice for facilities where storage floor space is at a premium.

NCAA Compliant, NFHS Compliant, FIBA Approved

The BA898AGA is fully compliant with NCAA and NFHS regulations, the two governing bodies that matter most for U.S. schools, colleges, and athletic programs. It also carries FIBA approval, making it suitable for any level of domestic or international play the facility may host. It meets ASTM F1616 portable basketball safety standards. For U.S. institutions that need one portable system to cover every level of competition without modification, the Americana Automatic meets the requirement across all four certifications.

72" x 42" Tempered Glass Backboard and BA3180S Breakaway Rim

The backboard is a 72" x 42" tempered glass panel, the NCAA and NFHS regulation size. The system ships with the BA3180S breakaway rim, rated for 230 lbs of force in compliance with NCAA standards. Backboard padding is included and available in 16 colors at checkout.

6" x 6" x 3/16" Reinforced Steel Main Beam

The main beam is 6" square, 3/16" reinforced steel with a tubular spine for added stability. The base frame is 5" x 2" x 1/8" tubular steel welded rectangle with a 6" diameter steel upright. Industry-leading extension spring counterbalance technology makes motorized movement smooth and safe. All pivot points use zero-maintenance, self-lubricating bearings with chrome-plated steel axles. No grease, no downtime, no service calls required. Beam padding is included standard.

Floor-Friendly Casters and Narrow-Profile Uprights

The system rolls on 10 total 8" x 2" wide casters (4 in front, 6 in rear) designed to protect gym floors and allow easy repositioning by a single staff member. Narrow-profile uprights minimize visual interference for fans and media positioned behind the baseline. The system rolls through any standard doorway of 84" or wider for easy storage between events.

1,100 lb Hidden Ballast, Rear Hold Down, and Deadlock Device

The 1,100 lb ballast weight is housed inside a covered containment cell, keeping the base clean and professional in appearance for broadcast and fan-facing environments. A rear hold down and deadlock device are both included standard. Base padding is 3" thick premium sewn, available in 16 colors. Base color is bright white standard.

Padding and Custom Graphics

Backboard padding is included and available in 16 colors. Base padding is 3" thick premium sewn in 16 colors. Custom graphics are available for an additional USD 500.00 and are selected at checkout alongside the padding color. For school spirit environments, branded athletic facilities, and tournament courts, custom graphics are available on both the backboard padding and base padding.

Americana Automatic vs. Americana Manual: Side by Side

Americana vs. International: Understanding the Difference

Game Stats and Floor Load Data

• Safe play area at 10 ft: 96"
• Glass backboard size: 42" x 72"
• Breakaway rim: BA3180S
• Beam size: 6" square
• Ballast weight: 1,100 lbs
• Total weight: 2,686 lbs
• Padded base dimension: 52"(w) x 80"(l)
• Total 8"(d) x 2"(w) wheels: 10 (4 front, 6 rear)
• Stored dimensions: 76"(w) x 176"(l) x 83"(h)
• Front levelers: Automatic
• Floor load, transport: 330 lbs (front), 342 lbs (rear)
• Floor load, playing: 535 lbs (front), 137 lbs (rear)
• Min. required floor space outside court: 169"
• Height range: 7.5 ft to 10 ft
• Certifications: NCAA Compliant, NFHS Compliant, FIBA Approved, ASTM F1616 Compliant

Who Is This System For?

• U.S. high schools, colleges, and recreation centers running high-volume programs where motorized push-button height adjustment eliminates cranking delays between games, reduces staff fatigue across long event days, and allows a single staff member to reposition and store the system
• Facilities that need full NCAA, NFHS, and FIBA certification on a single portable system sized and priced for domestic U.S. competition, with a 96" safe play area, 176" stored length, and 2,686 lb total weight that make it more manageable than the International series in standard U.S. gym environments
• Athletic directors and facility managers who want 16 team color options, optional custom graphics for school spirit and branded environments, narrow-profile uprights for baseline fan and media sightlines, and hidden ballast in a covered containment cell for a clean, professional appearance on game day
• Buyers comparing the Americana Automatic against the Americana Manual who need the distinction stated plainly: both systems are identical in certifications, backboard specs, and structural platform; the Automatic costs less, stores in a smaller footprint, and adjusts height with a push of a button; the Manual costs more, requires a larger storage space, and uses a hand crank
• Buyers comparing the Americana against the International series who need to understand the sizing difference: the International carries more ballast, provides a larger safe play area (128" vs. 96"), and stores longer (204" vs. 176") for Olympic and FIBA international competition environments; the Americana delivers the same four certifications at a lower price point purpose-sized for U.S. domestic courts

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 BA898AGA is the right specification for your facility, or to compare it against other systems in the T-REX Americana and International lineups.