Villanova receives $22.6 million donation for Pavilion renovation

[sirthought]

http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/17710184/villanova-wildcats-face-season-road-pavilion-renovations


The 2015-16 national champion Wildcats received a $22.6 million donation from an alumnus in April to renovate their arena, and plans are underway to use the cash to help give the gym a more contemporary feel.

Because it takes time to add suites, concession stands and other amenities, the Wildcats will be forced to play a season on the road during construction.

[Muskie]

Surely they will play at the Palestra?

[X-band '01]

A majority of the games, yes. I'm sure they would still have a few select games at Wells Fargo Arena like they do now.

[Muskie]

A majority of the games, yes. I'm sure they would still have a few select games at Wells Fargo Arena like they do now.
With them winning the National Title, I assume demand is at an all time high for tickets. I wonder if the numbers and availability would allow this to play a majority of their games at Wells Fargo?

[xubrew]

The Pavilion is a dump, which is why it's so great. They should just leave it alone. Nice, plush arenas make the game less fun.

[sirthought]

The Pavilion is a dump, which is why it's so great. They should just leave it alone. Nice, plush arenas make the game less fun.

Tell that to UC.

[Emp]

The Pavilion is a dump, which is why it's so great. They should just leave it alone. Nice, plush arenas make the game less fun.

Using this (toungue in cheek). theory.....Schmidt is better than the Gardens is better than The Tas.

I personally like the old arenas....Hinkle, the palestra, MSG, .....