University of Tennessee Chooses Daktronics for New Integrated System Inside Thompson-Boling Arena

The
University of
Tennessee,
Knoxville,
Tenn., and Daktronics Inc. (NASDAQ-DAKT) of

Brookings,
S.D., have announced the partnership to provide a complete integrated video, scoring and advertising display system to Thompson-Boling Arena. The new multimillion dollar system will feature the latest in full-color, light emitting diode (LED) display technology for Volunteer basketball.

“We are providing a complete makeover to Thompson-Boling Arena and the new centerhung display will be one of the primary pieces,” said Gary Wyant,

University of
Tennessee Executive Associate Athletic Director. “We are looking forward to providing our fans with the added convenience of a centrally located display in the middle of the court for all game information. We are excited about adding great courtside action with new scorer’s tables and the opportunities they will provide for our corporate sponsors. We are eager to see what the new displays will bring to our fan base this upcoming season.”

The new system is highlighted by a state-of-the-art centerhung display. The focal point of the display features four ProStar video displays providing high-resolution, crystal clear, live and recorded video and replay. Each of these displays measures approximately 9 feet 6 inches high by 18 feet wide with 10 millimeter (.39 inch) line spacing and will be configured in the 16:9 aspect ratio to accommodate the display of high definition (HD) video. Below the video displays four additional digital displays will inform and entertain fans with full-color animation, game information and statistics. Separating the digital displays are decorative structures identifying and illuminating the Volunteer’s logos. Lighting up the top and bottom of the centerhung are ProAd digital ring displays providing complete message flexibility.

In addition to the main centerhung scoreboard, Daktronics LED technology will be utilized in six LED ProTable digital scorer’s tables, as featured at the 2006 and 2007 NCAA Men’s and Women’s Division I Final Four events. The fully digital scorer’s tables have the ability to display real-time team and player statistics, colorful graphics, exciting animation and video clips. These ProTable displays utilize 10 millimeter (.39 inch) LED pixel pitch for exceptional image clarity and wide-angle viewing.

Fans and athletes will also be informed by four large fixed digit scoring displays mounted to the fascia in each corner of the arena. Each of these displays will measure approximately 3 feet high by 41 feet wide and offer basic game information.

Additional components to Thompson-Boling Arena include new shot clocks, locker room clocks and light strips. The overall display system will be controlled by the proven Venus 7000 controller, V-Link video processor and All Sport controller.

Pratt Pavilion,

Tennessee’s new practice facility, will also receive new basketball scoreboards, shot clocks and light strips as a part of this project.

“The

University of
Tennessee has had a long-standing relationship with Daktronics. We are very pleased with not only their equipment, but the service and the attention their representatives give to us,” said Wyant.

Daktronics has also provided the

University of
Tennessee with integrated systems for football, softball, soccer, baseball, aquatics and track and field.

“Everyone at Daktronics is extremely excited to continue our relationship, and we look forward to providing the

University of
Tennessee Volunteer and Lady Volunteer basketball programs with this significant enhancement as a sign of their dedication to athletics. We are proud to have the loyal commitment of such a prestigious partner as the
University of
Tennessee and to be a part of the tradition that is

Tennessee athletics” said Glen Marts, Regional Sales Representative for Daktronics.