The Bison T-REX Side Court Portable Basketball System BA895G is one of Bison's best-selling portables, purpose-built for a job most systems are never asked to do well: delivering full T-REX engineering quality on every side court and practice court in the facility, not just the main floor. It carries a full regulation 72" x 42" tempered glass backboard, the same extension spring counterbalance technology, zero-maintenance bearings, and covered ballast containment cell found across the T-REX lineup, at the most accessible price point of any fixed-height T-REX with a glass backboard. Fixed at regulation 10 ft. Indoor use only. 16 padding colors available. Custom graphics available at checkout for an additional USD 500.00.

Purpose-Built for Side Courts and Practice Environments

Most facilities invest heavily in their main competition floor and then underspec side courts and practice areas with inferior equipment. The T-REX Side Court is the answer to that problem. It delivers a full regulation 72" x 42" tempered glass backboard and the same T-REX structural platform on every side court and practice court in the facility, at a price that makes equipping an entire gym a realistic budget conversation. For facilities purchasing multiple units, the Side Court is consistently the system that makes a full gym buildout achievable. It is frequently purchased in pairs to equip both sides of a gymnasium simultaneously for a symmetrical practice environment.

Fixed Height: Right for Practice and Side Court Use

The BA895G is fixed at regulation 10 ft. There is no height adjustment mechanism. For side courts and dedicated practice areas where the rim height never changes, this is the correct engineering choice. No adjustment mechanism means fewer moving parts, less maintenance, and a cleaner, more stable structure that holds up to the daily demands of serious practice environments. The system still uses extension spring counterbalance technology for smooth, safe raising to playing position and lowering for storage.

72" x 42" Tempered Glass Backboard and BA35S Breakaway Rim

The backboard is a full regulation 72" x 42" tempered glass panel — the same size used on the T-REX Competition, Americana, and International series. The system ships with the BA35S breakaway rim. Backboard padding is included and available in 16 colors at checkout. Athletes training on the Side Court practice on the same full regulation backboard size they compete on, with no compromise on the playing surface quality between practice and competition.

Core T-REX Engineering Platform

The T-REX Side Court is built on the same proven T-REX platform trusted by athletic directors across the country. The 4" square beam is paired with industry-leading extension spring counterbalance technology for smooth, safe raising and storage. All pivot points use zero-maintenance, self-lubricating bearings with chrome-plated steel pivot axles — no grease, no downtime, no service calls required. Beam padding is included standard. Front levelers are lead screw type.

800 lb Ballast in Covered Containment Cell

The 800 lb ballast weight is housed inside a covered containment cell, keeping the base clean and professional in appearance for practice and competition environments alike. Base color is bright white standard. Base padding is 2" thick sewn, available in 16 team colors at checkout.

Floor-Friendly Casters and Compact Storage

The system rolls on 4 total 8" x 2" wide casters (2 in front, 2 in rear) for easy repositioning by a single staff member. Narrow-profile uprights minimize visual interference for players and coaches. The system rolls through any standard doorway of 84" or wider. At a stored length of 130", the T-REX Side Court has the shortest stored footprint of any T-REX portable with a full 72" x 42" glass backboard — an important practical advantage for facilities storing multiple units side by side.

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. Backboard padding is available in 16 colors. Custom graphics on base and riser pads are available for an additional USD 500.00, selected at checkout. For school spirit environments, branded athletic facilities, and programs that want consistent visual identity across every court in the gym, custom graphics bring the same look to every unit.

Game Stats and Floor Load Data

• Safe play area at 10 ft: 66" (not sufficient for sanctioned HS or college competition)
• Glass backboard size: 42" x 72"
• Breakaway rim: BA35S
• Beam size: 4" square
• Ballast weight: 800 lbs (included, in covered containment cell)
• Total weight: 1,900 lbs
• Padded base dimension: 40"(w) x 74"(l)
• Total 8"(d) x 2"(w) wheels: 4 (2 front, 2 rear)
• Stored dimensions: 76"(w) x 130"(l) x 78"(h)
• Beam padding: Included
• Deadlock device: Optional
• Rear hold down: Optional
• Backboard padding: 17 colors
• Base padding: 2" thick sewn, 16 colors
• Base color: Bright white
• Front levelers: Lead screw
• Floor load, transport: 350 lbs (front), 600 lbs (rear)
• Floor load, playing: 575 lbs (front), 375 lbs (rear)
• Min. required floor space outside court: 100"
• Height: Fixed at regulation 10 ft
• Use: Indoor only
• Certifications: ASTM F1616 Compliant

Who Is This System For?

• High schools, colleges, and multi-court gym facilities building out side courts and practice courts with full T-REX quality at an accessible price per unit, where fixed height at regulation 10 ft is appropriate and FIBA certification is not required on every court in the facility
• Athletic directors who refuse to compromise on practice court quality and want athletes training on the same full regulation 72" x 42" tempered glass backboard they compete on, with the same T-REX engineering platform the main floor relies on, at a price that makes equipping every court in the gym realistic
• Facilities purchasing multiple units simultaneously — the Side Court is Bison's best-selling portable specifically because it is the system that makes a full gym buildout achievable; it is frequently purchased in pairs and accommodates multi-unit orders with coordinated freight logistics
• Recreation centers, YMCAs, and community facilities running multiple simultaneous programs that need reliable, full-size portable systems with zero-maintenance bearings, covered ballast containment, and 16 team color options on every court without the per-unit cost of a FIBA-certified system
• Buyers who need the safe play area and certification distinction stated plainly: the Side Court's 66" safe play area at 10 ft is not sufficient for officially sanctioned high school or college competition; for courts that need full certification and a larger safe play area, the T-REX Competition (FIBA approved, 96" safe play area, indoor and outdoor rated) is the appropriate upgrade

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 BA895G is the right specification for your facility, request a multi-unit quote, or compare it against other systems in the T-REX lineup.