Stadium Reviews

Founded by the United States’ third president, Thomas Jefferson, the University of Virginia is known as not just one of the top public institutes of higher learning, but also for having a formidable men’s basketball program in both the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) and nationally.

The Pizzitola Center is a small, plain facility which falls short of its historic and unique Ivy League peers in many ways. Still, this cozy gym is not without its own charms, and is frequented by dedicated fans and staff who work hard to put on a good show. In Rhode Island, where hockey and Providence College hoops rule the local scene, there’s a hidden gem on the East Side worth visiting. Go Bruno!

The Cabot Center is by no means a suitable permanent home for the Husky basketball teams. But compare this facility to other small gyms in the area, and it doesn’t really come up short. As Northeastern’s new athletics home is built, the sturdy Cabot Center will ably hold down the fort for the next two or three seasons.

Bowie State University is a public Historically Black College and University (HBCU) located in Prince George’s County, Maryland.

Although the Wizards had high hopes when they moved downtown in 1997 into a shiny new arena, the experience has proven to be less promising.

The Women’s Sports Network (WSN) and the All Women’s Sports Network (AWSN) are two significant platforms dedicated to broadcasting women's sports, emerging in a landscape that has historically marginalized and seen minimal coverage of female athletic events. Each network was founded with a unique vision and operational strategy, addressing the growing demand for visibility in women’s sports.

Maples Pavilion under the new era of Stanford women's basketball offers an affordable, intimate, and family-friendly college basketball experience.

The name "Seagulls" (or "Sea Gulls") has a storied history in New Jersey sports, most notably associated with professional basketball and hockey franchises in Atlantic City.

The original domed structure at Moody Coliseum created a multi-purpose seating bowl that surrounds the floor in a circular style. This ensures that all the padded, folding seats face the court, creating quality sightlines for all fans.

The Clark Athletic Center, while looking very much a product of its time, still offers traveling fans a chance to take in quality basketball at an affordable price. While far from the bright lights of big-time college hoops, small gyms like this make for interesting Stadium Journeys. Don’t sleep on Division Three sports!

The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) is a collegiate athletic conference, mostly consisting of historically black college

Celebrating a century of basketball wizardry, the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters have officially launched their 100-Year Tour, a legendary milestone commemorating their founding in 1926

The Hauser Gym in Hope, Indiana, is one of the state's better smaller gyms for high school basketball.

The future of the Portland Trail Blazers' home, the Moda Center, is currently at a legislative crossroads as Oregon lawmakers consider a massive $600 million renovation plan to keep the team in Portland long-term.

Taking in a Niagara Purple Eagles basketball game offers fans an intimate local for Division I basketball on a small campus. Gallagher Center offers a solid environment and fans won’t be able to complain about the price tag.

Moody Coliseum has all the modern accessories that fans enjoy, but what really makes Moody Coliseum special is the intimate feel of its basketball gymnasium.

The Eblen Center’s exterior has a subtle coliseum feel, with brick construction and large glass entrances. Inside, however, the court area feels more modern, featuring a seating bowl made entirely of padded black seats that complement the school’s purple-and-gold color scheme.

The Dedmon Center is an architecturally unique arena. Attending a Radford basketball game feels like watching basketball in a giant tent, with a fabric roof overhead, and giant curtains on the sides. The unusual setup ensures this doesn't just feel like some generic arena as many other places do, and the pregame introductions try to set the stage, but there is so much more potential here if Radford would draw better crowds.

The Ryan Center is an excellent venue that suffers in comparison to its peers primarily due to its location. Place this outstanding arena in a more populated area, and the rave reviews would roll in. Still, it’s a great place to catch a basketball game. If you’re planning a Stadium Journey through New England, the Ryan Center should absolutely be on your list.

Located in Arlington, Virginia, just outside Washington, D.C., Marymount University is a Catholic college, whose sports teams, known as the Saints, compete at the Division III level of the NCAA. The Saints basketball team plays on Marymount's main campus at Converse Family Field House. The arena is located within the Rose Bente Lee Center, which also contains several other student recreational facilities. It is named not after the athletic shoe brand but after the Converse fa