Major changes are coming to the Carrier Dome, as Syracuse University has announced $118 million worth of planned improvements to the venue. A new fixed roof, a vertically hung scoreboard, state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems, improved accessibility and added Wi-Fi capabilities are among the features that fans will experience beginning in fall 2020. (more…)
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Louisville NBA Boosters Look to Gather Support
Another group is attempting to gather support for a potential Louisville NBA franchise, with the KFC Yum Center floated as a potential home venue — a scenario that would be highly unusual in the world of NBA economics. (more…)
Del Conte Offers Vision for New Texas Basketball Arena
University of Texas basketball could eventually play games at a modern 10,000-seat arena, under a vision recently laid out by Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte. (more…)
Study Data Backs OU Arena and Development
According to data in a new study from the OU Foundation, a new OU arena and surrounding development would provide a major financial boost to tax revenues. (more…)
Petersen Events Center Court Layout Will be Reconfigured
Petersen Events Center will have a different look in the future, as the University of Pittsburgh is planning a reconfiguration of the court layout. (more…)
Taco Bell Arena Becomes Sensory Inclusive Arena
As the result of a partnership with KultureCity, Taco Bell Arena–home to Boise State University and Boise State Broncos–has become a sensory inclusive arena. The first certified sensory inclusive college arena in the United States, Taco Bell Arena will accommodate all guests and fans with a sensory need. (more…)
Party Porch Reportedly on Tap at Moby Arena
A new party porch could be in the works for Moby Arena, as Colorado State University officials are reportedly planning the amenitiy. (more…)
Final Fours in Domes, From Astrodome to Alamodome
Every year, the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament brings talk of busted brackets, unexpected heroes, heartbreaking finishes – and the perils of shooting a jump shot in an open dome, compared to a traditional basketball arena. (more…)
Alabama Considering Future of Coleman Coliseum
The University of Alabama is considering the future of Coleman Coliseum, with a major renovation of the venue being among the possibilities. (more…)
Liberty University Unveils Liberty Arena Plan
Liberty University is setting the stage for the construction of a new venue, as it has announced details on the upcoming Liberty Arena. (more…)
March Madness Arenas Get Their Shining Moment
March Madness brings out all that is compelling about college basketball. There are the establishment powerhouses from the big American cities. There are the small-town underdogs who make moments that last a lifetime. And there’s always at least one freshman sensations. (more…)
NBA: We Don’t Like One-and-Done, Either
Momentum is growing for the NBA to abandon the one-and-done policy on high-school players that forces them into a year of college before turning pro — and it sounds like NCAA officials are willing to discuss such a change. (more…)