Gampel Pavilion Renovation: A New Era for UConn Basketball

0:00It's March 25th. Welcome to Hartford News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story. The renovation of Yukon's Gample Pavilion has kicked off right after the last on-campus basketball game of the season. This $99.4 million project targets the arena that opened in 1990 and serves as home for both men and women's. Teams, who split games between stores and Hartford. The first phase aims to wrap up in time for the 20-26-27 season. Funding comes from non-tax revenue through state bonds approved last year. A big focus is replacing the old metal roof, notorious for leaks that almost canceled a game this past February. The new design keeps the signature shape but promises better performance. Over the years, Gample with its 10,400 seats has lagged behind rival schools in space and features. Like basketball operations moving to the nearby Worth family center and volleyball to a former ice rink, clearing out offices and clutter, upgrades include a new basketball

1:03game day suite with recruiting lounge, medical space, locker rooms and press areas. Fans get grab-and-go stores at all four corners to cut concession lines, plus souvenirs like autograph chairs and signs available online. Work continues through next season's games at Hartford, setting the stage for a refreshed Gample that keeps Yukon competitive on its home court.