UCONN – Basketball Practice Facility

Located next to the Gampel Arena at UCONN’s Storrs campus, this project involved construction of one of the largest basketball training facilities located on a college campus.

Client:		University of Connecticut
Designer:		Populous
Size:		76,000 SF

 

Project Features

• Two separate 11,900-SF gyms with eight baskets in each court.
• Large weight rooms for strength training.
• Locker rooms and rehab/hydrotherapy spaces.
• Coaching staff facilities.
• Student lounges and a full dining facility.
• New dedicated Hall of Fame featuring the school’s NCAA Championship trophies.
• Brick façade incorporates glass, steel and bold graphics.
• Extensive A/V upgrades and high-efficiency MEP systems.
• LEED Gold
• IES National Awards of Merit