The Bison T-REX International Automatic Portable Basketball System BA8910IGA is the top of the T-REX portable lineup, built for elite facilities that require FIBA-certified performance, motorized push-button height adjustment, and a system that can handle back-to-back events without slowing down operations. One button raises, lowers, or stores the system. No cranking, no physical effort, no delays. It is FIBA approved, NCAA compliant, and NFHS compliant, with a 72" x 42" tempered glass backboard, a 6" square reinforced steel main beam, industry-leading extension spring counterbalance technology, and zero-maintenance self-lubricating bearings on every pivot point. 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 difference between the T-REX International Automatic and the T-REX International Manual is the height adjustment mechanism. The Automatic uses a motorized push-button system that raises, lowers, and stores the backboard without cranking, without physical effort, and without delays between uses. For facilities running tournaments, multi-program days, or back-to-back events switching between youth and adult play heights, this means faster transitions and significantly less staff fatigue over the course of a full event day. The system adjusts from 7.5 ft (youth) to 10 ft (regulation). Front levelers are automatic. The Automatic also offers a smaller storage footprint than the International Manual.

FIBA Approved, NCAA Compliant, NFHS Compliant

The BA8910IGA carries FIBA international certification, the standard used in Olympic and professional competition worldwide. It is also fully compliant with NCAA and NFHS regulations. For colleges, high schools, and multi-use facilities that need one portable system to cover every level of play, the T-REX International Automatic meets the requirement at every standard without modification. It is compliant with ASTM F1616 safety certification requirements.

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. The backboard extends 10'8" from the baseline. Backboard padding is included and available in 17 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. Industry-leading extension spring counterbalance technology makes movement smooth and safe regardless of operator strength. 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.

Hidden Ballast, Rear Hold Down, and Deadlock Device

The 1,500 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 17 colors. Base padding is 3" thick premium sewn in 16 colors. Both are selected at checkout. Custom graphics are available for an additional USD 500.00 and are selected at checkout alongside the padding color. For branded facility environments, tournament venues, and broadcast courts, custom graphics are available on both the backboard padding and base padding.

Automatic vs. Manual: Side by Side

Game Stats and Floor Load Data

• Safe play area at 10 ft: 128"
• Glass backboard size: 42" x 72"
• Breakaway rim: BA3180S
• Beam size: 6" square
• Ballast weight: 1,500 lbs
• Total weight: 3,228 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 204"(l) x 83"(h)
• Front levelers: Automatic
• Floor load, transport: 386 lbs (front), 421 lbs (rear)
• Floor load, playing: 634 lbs (front), 173 lbs (rear)
• Min. required floor space outside court: 202"
• Height range: 7.5 ft to 10 ft
• Extension from baseline: 10'8"
• Certifications: FIBA Approved, NCAA Compliant, NFHS Compliant, ASTM F1616 Compliant

Who Is This System For?

• Elite indoor facilities requiring FIBA international certification, NCAA compliance, and NFHS compliance on a single portable system that covers every level of play without modification
• Tournament venues and high-volume multi-program facilities 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 the system
• Colleges, high schools, and multi-use athletic facilities that need broadcast-ready appearance, narrow-profile uprights that minimize visual interference, hidden ballast in a covered containment cell, and 17 padding color options with optional custom graphics
• Buyers choosing between the T-REX International Automatic and Manual who need the distinction stated plainly: both deliver the same FIBA-certified performance and the same 72" x 42" tempered glass backboard; the Automatic adds motorized push-button height control, a smaller storage footprint, and automatic front levelers at a higher price point

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 BA8910IGA is the right specification for your facility, or to compare it against other systems in the T-REX lineup.