Today is my first time in the newest Pac-10 basketball venue. Matthew Knight Arena, which was built at the 12,541 seat arena built along Franklin Boulevard south of campus. The floor was designed by Halsey native and Central Linn High School graduate Tinker Hatfield. It is called “Deep in the Woods” and has various colors of woods depicting what looks like a forest of Douglas fir trees.
The Floor of Matthew Knight arena was designed by Tinker Hatfield, the Nike engineer and Central Linn graduate that also is known for designing the Air Jordan shoe for Nike. (Mark Ylen/Democrat-Herald)
Oregon State cheerleaders practice in the tunnels prior to the start of the game. (Mark Ylen/Democrat-Herald)
Beaver players jog from the visiting locker room to the court. (Mark Ylen/Democrat-Herald)
