BROOKINGS, S.D. – Jan. 22, 2019 – Daktronics (NASDAQ-DAKT) of Brookings, South Dakota, has been selected by Washburn University to provide LED video displays and scoreboards for Lee Arena, in Topeka, Kansas. The project will be installed in the coming months to elevate the fan experience for basketball and volleyball as well as other events held in the venue.
"This will drastically change how we approach our in-game experience within Lee Arena. We are very fortunate to work with community partners that helped this project become a reality," said Washburn marketing director Matt Hutchinson. "We are excited to work with Daktronics once again. They have been a tremendous partner, and shared our vision for this project the entire way."
Two main video displays will be installed in opposite corners of the venue. Each display will measure nearly 9.5 feet high by 15.5 feet wide. Each display will feature 6-millimeter line spacing to bring crisp, clear video and graphics to fans throughout the arena.
Each display is capable of variable content zoning which allows each to show one large image or to be divided into multiple zones. These zones can then show any combination of live video, instant replays, statistics and game information, graphics and animations, and sponsorship messages.
"It is a privilege and a pleasure to once again partner with Washburn University on this exciting new video and scoring project," said Ryan Kuzman, Daktronics sales representative. "We are extremely excited and humbled to be able to help bring a new level of fan experience to Washburn Athletics and Lee Arena."
Additionally, a ribbon display will be installed along the seating fascia below the press box to bring additional visual elements to every game. It offers the ability to show additional statistics as well as the opportunity to highlight sponsors throughout events.
Other technology being installed at Lee Arena includes a fixed-digit scoreboard, two statistics hustle board displays and five locker room clocks. A custom control solution was provided to integrate all of the LED and scoreboard equipment together for a smooth, cohesive event production.
Included with the equipment installation, Washburn is also receiving digital content package to be produced and delivered by Daktronics Creative Services.
About Daktronics
Daktronics helps its customers to impact their audiences throughout the world with large-format LED video displays, message displays, scoreboards, digital billboards, audio systems and control systems in sport, business and transportation applications. Founded in 1968 as a USA-based manufacturing company, Daktronics has grown into the world leader in audiovisual systems and implementation with offices around the globe. Discover more at www.daktronics.com.
