Rupp Arena - Wikipedia
WEBRupp Arena is the home court of the Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team, which boasts an overall record in Rupp Arena of 529-64 (.892) since beginning play there on November 27, 1976. The court itself is named Cawood's Court after longtime University of Kentucky football and men's basketball radio broadcaster Cawood Ledford .
History - Central Bank Center
WEBRupp Arena traces its beginning to April, 1971 when the Lexington-Fayette County Recreational, Tourist, and Convention Commission was formed. One of the first projects of the Tourism Commission was to determine whether a civic center—talked about in Lexington for more than 50 years—was an economically feasible undertaking.
Memorial Coliseum (University of Kentucky) - Wikipedia
WEBMemorial Coliseum, coloquailly known as 'The House That Rupp Built' [2] and 'Historic Memorial Coliseum' [3], is an 8,500-seat multi-purpose arena in Lexington, Kentucky. The facility, which opened in 1950, is home to four women's teams at the University of Kentucky – basketball, volleyball, gymnastics, and stunt.
The Complete History and Facts About Rupp Arena in Lexington, …
WEBOct 30, 2023 · When it opened, the $53 million Rupp Arena was the largest arena designed specifically for basketball in the United States, with a mammoth capacity reaching 23,500 seats. It ushered in a new era for both Kentucky basketball and Lexington‘s flourishing arts and culture scene.
Rupp Arena - UK Athletics
WEBSituated in downtown Lexington, Rupp Arena has played host to several premier basketball events. In March of 1985, all roads led to Lexington for the NCAA Final Four as Villanova shocked Georgetown in a memorable finale.
The Iconic Allure of the Basket-Shaped Rupp Arena
WEBAug 2, 2024 · Nestled in the heart of Lexington, Kentucky, the Rupp Arena stands as a remarkable architectural and sports landmark. Designed to resemble a giant basketball, this iconic venue has captured the imagination of basketball fans and …
Kentucky's Rupp Arena: A College Basketball Mecca With A ... - NPR
WEBAug 31, 2020 · The arena has borne Rupp's name since it opened in 1976, just a few years after his retirement. But now at U.K., a list of demands from the school's African-American and Africana Studies...
Rupp Arena Renovations Bring New Look To Kentucky Basketball - Forbes
WEBNov 7, 2022 · Final updateds to Rupp Arena this summer, open in time for the start of the Kentucky basketball season, included new premium club spaces.
It's the people, like the Committee of 101, that make Rupp Arena …
WEBDec 18, 2018 · In the meantime, 42-year-old Rupp Arena really ain’t much to look at. So what’s all the fuss about? Well, see, the magic of Kentucky basketball and its few-frills home court is in the...
New Rupp Arena Court Design to be Installed Later This Season
WEBNov 7, 2023 · LEXINGTON, Ky. – A new basketball court is coming soon to Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Kentucky Athletics unveiled the design, which features the UK logo at midcourt and a contrasting wood stain outline of the State of Kentucky, on Tuesday.
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