Stadium Reviews

This is a bucket list experience. If you only ever see one college basketball game, let it be in the Phog.

Gentry Center is a large concrete facility with a somewhat imposing exterior. The building has few windows, though it appears to have undergone some updates in recent years, including the addition of an aquatics and fitness center.

The historic Rose Hill Gymnasium, which opened on January 16, 1925, is often compared to some of the meccas of college basketball.

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 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.

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

The atmosphere inside Kimmel Arena is not overwhelming or particularly intimidating for visiting teams, but for an NCAA Division I venue, it generates a surprising amount of energy.

The Butcher Athletic Center is the on-campus home of the Rams’ men’s and women’s basketball teams.

Ahead of the 2025–26 season, New Orleans native and rapper Master P joined the staff as general manager and assistant coach, injecting new life and hype into a program still rebuilding from Hurricane Katrina over 20 years ago.

Seton Hall and the Prudential Center should be in the discussion for one of the best venues in the tri-state area to catch a college basketball game. If you are in the area and looking for some good basketball, you can definitely find it at the Prudential Center and Seton Hall Men's Basketball.

Pride Roofing University Center sits on the north side of campus and has a look that’s hard to miss.

Salisbury is a pretty basic, low-level arena located in a nice suburban setting of Maryland’s Eastern Shore.

For the most part, the sports scene in tiny Rhode Island is ruled by the nearby Boston professional teams. Providence College basketball gives Ocean State residents something to call their own. The Friars rule the local sports scene. The Amica Mutual Pavilion is an outstanding mid-sized arena which fits the needs of Providence perfectly.

The ESPN Events Invitational Tournament, hosted yearly at the ESPN Wide World of Sports at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, has become a staple of the NCAA slate. Featuring teams from around the country, this event features plenty of action for an affordable price in a stellar location.

The University of Northern Colorado (UNC) basketball team plays at the Bank of Colorado Arena in Greeley, CO about 60 miles from Denver.

The largest sports and entertainment venue in Corpus Christi, Texas, American Bank Center, will soon have a new name.