For the first time, the Big 12 men’s basketball tournament features 16 teams, giving more fan bases a reason to get riveted to the action. For more than a few fans and observers, however, a new court design is giving them reason to wish they were staring at anything else.

The Big 12 Tournament tipped off on Tuesday in Kansas City, Missouri. As fans tuned in to watch and support their favorite teams, one thing was glaringly bothersome: the court design.