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re: Best Lesser-Known College basketball environments

Posted on 1/22/20 at 7:00 pm to
Posted by Bunk Moreland
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Posted on 1/22/20 at 7:00 pm to
I had never really paid attention to Villanova's pavilion until the other day. This is cool and distracting all at once.

Posted by Rep520
Member since Mar 2018
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Posted on 1/22/20 at 7:01 pm to
Prime UNLV was a crazy atmosphere. I saw games when Tark was there, and it was packed, and lights out intros were unusual then.

I wish I could have seen a game in Oregon's old MacArthur Court.

Wisconsin has a really underrated home environment.

Posted by Pedro
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Posted on 1/22/20 at 7:03 pm to
The game I went to at Koch against UConn last year was awesome. They know how to get behind their team.
Posted by OWLFAN86
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Posted on 1/22/20 at 7:04 pm to
blue curtain of death
Posted by Pedro
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Posted on 1/22/20 at 7:05 pm to
quote:

This is a very good one. Went there when they played Tennessee 6 or 7 years ago with the VanVleet/Baker undefeated team and it was crazy. Game was in their downtown off campus arena so I didn't get the full impact but it was really good.
was that Intrust? I haven’t been here long enough to know how long that ones been open off the top of my head
Posted by Srbtiger06
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Posted on 1/22/20 at 7:05 pm to
The Maravich Maniacs



Not really but I found a shirt I got in 2006 the other day
Posted by ShaneTheLegLechler
Member since Dec 2011
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Posted on 1/22/20 at 7:11 pm to
The small arenas in the Big East are awesome but are really only used for small non con games. They basically all play in larger NBA or NBA type arenas which kinda sterilizes they atmosphere IMO but I understand why they do it. A school like Providence just doesn’t have the numbers to make the student section in a place like Dunkin Donuts center crazy
Posted by TT9
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Posted on 1/22/20 at 7:12 pm to
The Pit-New Mexico
Posted by Keys Open Doors
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Posted on 1/22/20 at 7:15 pm to
The two I hear about are the Pit for the University of New Mexico and the Palestra in Philadelphia.

I believe the Palestra is technically only the home arena of UPenn but the other Philly schools play non conference games (La Salle, Temple, Villanova, and St. Joseph’s).
Posted by JackVincennes
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Posted on 1/22/20 at 7:17 pm to
Smith Spectrum- Utah State
Posted by S
RIP Wayde
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Posted on 1/22/20 at 7:43 pm to
UTRGV Fieldhouse
Posted by sms151t
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Posted on 1/22/20 at 7:47 pm to
Then you know they didn’t pack the place in mid 90’s they were terrible. They showed up to the Eck for baseball though.
When they’re good SIU ILS and Bradley packs the place. Evansville Roberts Stadium was always fun to go to also. They have a new place now I haven’t been there though.


The Big 5 games at the Palestra is my entry.
This post was edited on 1/22/20 at 7:50 pm
Posted by SCLibertarian
Conway, South Carolina
Member since Aug 2013
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Posted on 1/22/20 at 7:53 pm to
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How legit is Maryland’s atmosphere?

The old Cole Field House was a tough place to play.
Posted by FightnBobLafollette
Member since Oct 2017
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Posted on 1/22/20 at 7:57 pm to
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Grand Canyon University has a crazy crowd


Which is really sad for ASU, as it is terrible.

Of course, it is easier to pack 7k.
Posted by sms151t
Polos, Porsches, Ponies..PROBATION
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Posted on 1/22/20 at 7:57 pm to
I liked going to Bradley when they played in the airplane hanger. Illinois St was connected to their Football stadium before they built Redbird.
Posted by Paul Allen
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Posted on 1/22/20 at 8:08 pm to
IUPUI
Posted by redfish99
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Posted on 1/22/20 at 8:16 pm to
VCU.
Posted by TexasTiger08
Member since Oct 2006
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Posted on 1/22/20 at 8:20 pm to
I’m jealous. I’ve traveled for many CFB games and maybe a hundred baseball stadiums between minor, majors, and college.

I’ve always wanted to do basketball, but it’s during a busy time of year for me. I can hit up Early Tourney rounds or the Final Four because of scheduling, but never really have a great chance to take days off to see marquee college hoops matchups. All the LSU games I saw as a student were at thePMAC.
Posted by texashorn
Member since May 2008
13122 posts
Posted on 1/22/20 at 8:21 pm to
Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater

Ok, might not be lesser known...
This post was edited on 1/22/20 at 8:25 pm
Posted by ELLSSUU
Member since Jan 2005
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Posted on 1/22/20 at 8:25 pm to
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Marquette


I think you're remembering the Al McGuire Center which is/was cool. They now play in the Fiserv Forum about 15 minutes away and doesn't have the character.

Add to the list McKeon Pavillion where St. Mary's College plays. Old school type arena.

Allen Fieldhouse isn't lesser known but "Pay Heed"
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