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Basketball Arena Renovations

By: Nick Lance

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Table of ContentsSummary 3

SEC Arenas

Auburn Tigers ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..4

Florida Gators ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..5

Ole Miss Rebels …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..6

Tennessee Volunteers …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………7

Pac 12 Arenas

Arizona Wildcats ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….8

Oregon Ducks ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………9

UCLA Bruins ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………10

USC Trojans ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….11

ACC Arenas

FSU Seminoles …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..12

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………13

Louisville Cardinals …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….14

Virginia Cavaliers ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….15

Big 10 Arenas

Illinois Illini ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….16

Indiana Hoosiers ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………17

Michigan Wolverines ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….18

Big East Arenas

Butler Bulldogs …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………19

Providence Friars ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..20

Mountain West Arenas

New Mexico Lobos ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………21

Wyoming Cowboys …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..22

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Table of Contents Big 12 Arenas

TCU Horned Frogs ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..23

Atlantic 10 Arenas

Richmond Spiders …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………24

Conference USA Arenas

Middle Tennessee State Lightning ……………………………………………………………………………………………….25

AAC Arenas

SMU Mustangs …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….26

Summit League Arena

South Dakota Coyotes ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….27

Conclusion …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….28

Suggestions ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………29

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Summary

Researched 24 different basketball arena rebuilds/renovationso 5 (21%) arenas were rebuilt at an average cost of $165 milliono 19 (79%) arenas were renovated at an average cost of $59.44 million

Most common amenities include:o Adding and/or improving restrooms & concessionso Center-hung HD scoreboardso Upgraded locker rooms & offices installed for coaches o New and/or improved seating (comfortable seats with seat backs)

Researched arenas from many different conferences:o SECo Pac 12o Big Easto Mountain Westo Big 10o Big 12o Conference USAo Summit Leagueo Atlantic 10o ACCo AAC

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Auburn Tigers

Auburn Arena

Facts on building the arena:

Cost $86 million Capacity of 9,121 seats Broke ground in August 2008 Completed in October 2010 Ready for the 2010-2011 season Furthest seat is 43 ft. away Two-thirds of the seats are less than 27ft. in elevation Installed suites for caches Improved locker room 13,970 ft. sq. practice facility & weight room Improved concessions – Chick fil a, BBQ, dippin dots

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Florida Gators

O’Connell Center

Facts about renovation:

Cost $50 million Planned to begin use after 2014-2015 season

o Plans since halted due to switching construction companies New atrium to serve as main entry Center-hung HD video board Replacing old seats with chair back seats Capacity of 10,000 seats Renovation adds an additional 8,000 ft. sq. Overhaul of offices and training facilities

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Ole Miss Rebels

Tad Smith Arena

Facts on renovation:

Cost $69 million 230,000 ft. sq. Capacity of 9,600 seats Improved locker rooms Suites for players and coaching staff Courtside Club (program for courtside seating) All American suites & improved club area Begin renovation Spring 2014 Completed & ready for the 2016 season

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Tennessee Volunteers

Thompson-Boling Arena


Cost $35 million 2 phase project beginning Fall 2008 Phase 1

o Installing center hung scoreboard o Concourse refurbishments

Graphics & other amenitieso New luxury suites & loge seating

Primary funding source for renovations Phase 2

o Construction of bridge connecting parking garage to arena at concourse level Capacity of 21,768 seats

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Arizona WildcatsMcKale Center

Facts about renovation: Cost $80 million New seating

o Padded blue & red seats Creates school logo in stands

Upgraded lighting Capacity of 14.545 seats Improved restrooms & concessions Upgraded locker room & constructed an adjacent video room New concourse

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Oregon Ducks

Matthew Knight Arena

Facts on building arena:

Cost $227 million Began February 2009, finished January 2011 Capacity of 12,364 seats Arena floor named Kilkenny Floor

o Called “Deep in the Woods”o Features silhouettes of the Pacific Northwest tree lines

Gives impression of being lost in a forest & gazing sky ward 32’ x 36’, 65000 lb. center-hung scoreboard

o Was once the largest in sports o 4 20’ x 12’ HD LED monitors

Added more restrooms – 4 times as many toilets Lower bowl seats are closer than the old Mac Court Added & improved concessions

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UCLA Bruins

Pauley Pavilion


Cost $136 million Water pipe burst and flooded the entire court in July 2014 Added about 237,000 ft. sq. Installed a wall of championships

o Museum like tributes to past accomplishments New concessions – including popular food chains 154% increase to restrooms Cherry wood lockers with electrical outlets in each

o Glass plate names Lounge area for coaches and players Leaving the locker room players pass hall of champions

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USC Trojans

Galen Center


Cost $147 million Built in 2006 225,000 ft. sq. Capacity of 10,258 seats Attached a 45,000 ft. sq. pavilion

o Additional practice space for basketball & volleyballo Coaches & administrative offices

2 new parking structures On Campus arena – previously off campus

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Florida State Seminoles

Civic Center


Cost $16 million New center hung HD scoreboard & ribbon boards installed All seats replaced with more comfortable chairs with cup holders Capacity of 11,500 seats Have a study underway related to sound & acoustical improvements

o Trying to change how fans hear games New court signage

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Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Alexander Memorial Coliseum


Cost $45 million Started March 2011, finished November 2012 To be named Hank McCamish Pavilion

o Donated $15 million Capacity down from 9,191 seats to 8,900 seats NO suites in arena New open concourse that stretches 270 degrees around court Added more parking Scoreboards all changed & improved Concessions & restrooms added & improved

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Louisville Cardinals

KFC Yum! Center


Cost $238 million Broke ground November 2006, finished October 2010 Capacity of 22,090 seats

o 3rd largest arena behind Carrier Dome (Syracuse) & Rupp Arena (Kentucky) Features integrated scoring & video display

o Includes large LED video displays within seating bowl Added & improved concessions & restrooms Improved locker rooms & lounge area for players

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Virginia Cavaliers

Jon Paul Jones Arena

Facts on building arena: Cost $131 million Started May 2003, finished August 2006 Capacity of 14,593 seats Horseshoe shape allows distinct seating configurations

o Feels like fans are on top of court Largest indoor arena in Virginia Improvements from previous arena:

o Center hung scoreboard o Locker rooms & lounge areao Concessions & restroomso Added suites

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Illinois Illini

Assembly Hall


Cost $160 million 9,000 – 10,000 grey seats replaced with blue seats

o Stands represent color of team’s jerseys Loge seats installed behind student section Improved “efficiency” of concessions & restrooms Adjusting seating to pull fans closer to court Began after the 2013-2014 basketball season

o Not everything will be done by the 2015-2016 season

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Indiana Hoosiers

Assembly Hall


Cost $40 million South lobby reconstructed with new entryway & dramatic atrium

o Replace ramps with escalators Improved restrooms & concessions

o Added restrooms New scoreboard Box-style seating will be added HVAC & other infrastructure systems updated Capacity of 17,472 seats Broadcast technology center added to enhance video production & game day

broadcasts Scheduled completion is October 2016

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Michigan Wolverines

Crisler Arena

Facts about renovation: 2 phase renovation starting in March 2011 Phase 1 – cost $20 million

o Enhanced infrastructure: roof repair, electrical, plumbing, air handling systems

o Lower bowl seats replacedo Expansion of seating for people with disabilities

Phase 2 – cost $52 milliono Added 63,000 ft. sq.

New entrances New retail & ticketing areas Private club space Renovated concessions & restrooms New concourse

Water feature & escalator Widened for easier flow of traffic Replaced showcases with digital touch screen displays

Kid Zone built for kids entertainment

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Butler Bulldogs

Hinkle Fieldhouse


Cost: $36 million Planning began in 2009, finished late 2014 Capacity cut from 10,000 seats to 9,100 Installed 4,500 new chair back seats (once all bleachers) Added new HD video board Replaced & upgraded iconic windows Expanded men’s locker room & installed a separate video room

o Donated by Gordon Haywood (Alumni – Utah Jazz) Increased seating for disabled fans

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Providence Friars

Dunkin’ Donuts Center


Cost $62 million Sky bridge connects arena to nearby convention center New seats New video scoreboard Improved facility & concessions 20 luxury suites added Started in 2006 & finished in December 2008 Capacity of 14,500 seats Upgraded locker rooms

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New Mexico Lobos

Wise Pies Arena (a.k.a The Pit)


Cost $60 million Started renovation in 2009

o Finished by the 2010-2011 season Improved club level & lower bowl seating 2 end wall video boards & ribbon boards installed Unique graphic package showing history of UNM athletics Capacity of 15,559 seats Upgraded concessions NBA style locker rooms for men & women along with a player lounge Installed a memorabilia store

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Wyoming Cowboys

Arena Auditorium


Cost $30 million Capacity of 15,028 seats $10 million went towards improvements to court, seating, arena’s technology, &

facilities Final $20 million went towards:

o Building glass entryway to arenao New ticket boothso New & improved concession areaso UW Hall of Fameo Historical centero Tunnel for disabled people to enter arena

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TCU Horned Frogs

Daniel Meyer Coliseum

Facts about renovation: Cost $60 million New locker rooms & team meeting rooms Increased sports medicine center New visiting locker rooms TCU Hall of Fame display on concourse level Offices installed for Olympic sports & administration Larger main ticket office Lowered court for more intimate feel Capacity of 7,166 seats Expected to completed by Fall 2015

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Richmond SpidersRobbins Center

Facts about renovation: 2 phase renovation project $17 million initial phase

o New lightingo Painted ceiling o New video boards & scoreboardso Fans closer to flooro New NBA style seating o New premium seating

Courtside seats & suites o New hospitality areas & restroomso Refinished & newly painted courto Capacity reduced from 9,000 to 7,000

Make room for new hospitality areaso 2 elevators added

Phase 2 – Unknown Costo Full renovation of concourseo Enhanced concessionso New entrance

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o Team store

Middle Tennessee State Lightning

Murphy Center


Cost $12.64 million Capacity of 10,000 seats Most noticeable difference is new lighting Overhauled restrooms Concessions streamlined for quicker service

o Digital menus for increased efficiency Installed retractable blinds to prevent sun spots on court Changed the “waffle” ceiling Replaced 4 old HVAC units with new ones Completed in November 2014

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SMU Mustangs

Moody Coliseum


Cost $40 million Renovated in 2014 Capacity of 7,000 seats Renovated main entry lobby Expanded concourses with raised ceilings Added premium seating

o Club seating o 80 loge boxeso Private & group suites

Team locker rooms upgraded o Added meeting room for players & coacheso Added offices for coaches

New design of court floor 9’ x 24’ center-hung scoreboard with 4 HD video boards Distributed sound system Wireless internet access

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South Dakota Coyotes Dakota Dome


Cost $66 million Capacity of 6,000 seats 173,000 ft. sq. facility Complex contains:

o 2 practice courtso Sports medicine & athletic training areao Academic spaceo Kinesiology & sports science programs

Scheduled to finish in Fall 2016

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Conclusion Most renovations (large or small) involve similar things

o Adding and/or improving restrooms & concessionso Center-hung HD scoreboardso Upgraded locker rooms & installed offices for coaches o Additional parking areaso New and/or improved seating (comfortable seats with seat backs)o Infrastructure needs

Electrical and/or plumbing Air handling systems Roof repair

Improvements are made for 1 of 2 reasons:o Enhance the fan experience

Concessions, restrooms, scoreboards, etc.o Ability to attract recruits with nicer facilities

Improved locker rooms, lounge areas, court designs, etc.

Renovating or rebuilding?o Rebuilding

More expensive than renovating Cost range anywhere from $86 million - $238 million

Average cost: $165 million Gives a better & more modern look to arena Ability to be more creative

Blank canvaso Renovating

Cheaper than rebuilding Cost range anywhere from $12 million - $160 million

Average cost: $59.44 million Limited in what you can do

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Suggestions Add & improve both restrooms & concession

o Top priorityo “Maximum efficiency” for fans

Add or improve seatso Red, comfortable, seat backs, & cup holders

Need a new & improved HD center-hung scoreboardo Additional scoreboards to view stats, fouls, etc. (ribbon scoreboards)

Improve locker roomso Electrical outlets in each lockero Glass plated names above each lockero Add lounge area for playerso Catches eyes of young basketball players (recruiting)

Locker room & stadium quality play prominent factor in recruiting (besides winning & chances of making NBA)

o Player could pass by a “hall of champions/fame” of UH basketball Motivation before entering game

Make seats extend up more vertically rather than out horizontallyo Crowd feels on top of floor

Better fan viewing experience Louder home court advantage Auburn Arena furthest seat is 43ft. away

2/3 seats are less than 27ft. in elevation o Less steep upper bowl o Quality over quantity of seatso Raise floor up a couple of feet

University of Minnesota’s basketball court Wi-Fi connectivity in arena for fans Add premium seating

o Loge seating areaso Luxury suiteso Courtside seating

Nicer & more modern main entry concourse

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o First impression of arena Hallway of champions or hall of fame

o Incorporate the rich tradition of UH basketball Not many colleges can compete with UH’s history

Phi Slamma Jammao Fans appreciate the greatness & nostalgia

Get creative with court designo New/different logo at center courto Houston skyline in darker hardwood along sideline

Prominent at football stadium Incorporate the red LED lighting throughout arena

o Prominent at football stadium as wello Gives a more modern feelo Gives arena more “life” & “energy”

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