Daktronics LED Video Technology Returns for 2010 Summit League Tournament in Sioux Falls

BROOKINGS, S.D. – March 4, 2010 – Daktronics Inc (Nasdaq-DAKT) of Brookings, S.D., announced today that in preparation for the return of NCAA Division I postseason tournaments, the company has made temporary light emitting diode (LED) video enhancements to the Sioux Falls Arena in Sioux Falls, S.D.

Set to begin Saturday, March 6, 2010, the Summit League Tournament and its fans will see all the action on Daktronics large-screen LED video technology during the four-day event. These video displays will be suspended above center court, providing up-to-the-minute stats, graphics and animations.

Accompanying the centerhung display are three digital LED scorer’s tables, similar to those featured at previous Men’s and Women’s NCAA Final Four® tournaments. The three tables will be located courtside between the player’s benches with six foot backlit tables on either end for advertisements.

“The Sioux Falls Sports Authority appreciates what Daktronics brings to the Summit League Championship games,” said Mike Sullivan, Sioux Falls Sports Authority Executive Director. “The video enhancements bring a high level of energy and atmosphere adding up to an exciting weekend of basketball for fans and athletes.”

To control all of the equipment, Daktronics will again install a temporary control room at the Arena. The room will feature all of the standard equipment Daktronics uses when placing permanent equipment at a facility.

“We are excited for the return of The Summit League Basketball Championships to Sioux Falls,” said Tom Douple, Summit League Commissioner. “The record-setting attendance last season was something to build upon and we look forward to what Daktronics will bring to the overall experience for our fans and student-athletes again this year.”

About The Sioux Falls Sports Authority

The Sioux Falls Sports Authority was formed in 2006 by community leaders to recruit major sporting events to the Sioux Falls area. The organization attracts international, national, regional and state sporting events by operating, leasing, enhancing or owning sports facilities in the Sioux Falls area. It is run by a board of directors made up of 15 community members, an executive director and project director.

About The Summit League

Now in its 28th year as an NCAA Division I athletics conference, The Summit League continues its renaissance and ascent both on the playing field and in the classroom. The 2008-09 academic year saw the league reach numerous milestones among its 10 member institutions and 19 championship sports.

The Summit League made history during its 2009 Basketball Championships with record crowds and sponsorship totals in its first season in Sioux Falls, S.D. New attendance standards were established for the entire tournament, the women’s tournament and several individual sessions. On the court, the North Dakota State men and South Dakota State women both achieved the rare feat of earning an automatic NCAA bid in their first season of eligibility.

The Summit League’s 10 member schools are Centenary College of Louisiana, IPFW (Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort Wayne), IUPUI (Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis), UMKC (University of Missouri-Kansas City), North Dakota State University, Oakland University, Oral Roberts University, South Dakota State University, Southern Utah University and Western Illinois University. The member schools pride themselves on providing quality athletic, academic and social experiences for their student-athletes.